Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning
for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:59 am Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Winds have eased over alpine peaks
Weather Situation
A low pressure system is situated off the southern NSW coast and a large slow moving high pressure system is well to the south of Victoria. This is resulting in strong east to southeasterly winds over parts of the state, although winds are no longer expected to be severe over alpine peaks.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
This warning is now cancelled.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Nicholson (37.8153°S, 147.7438°E, 3m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Damaging winds possible about the ranges. Winds E/SE 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 21.
Forecast for Nicholson (37.8153°S, 147.7438°E, 3m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 15° 14° 14° 15° 14° 13° 13° Maximum 22° 23° 26° 26° 26° 25° 27° Chance of rain 70% 50% 10% 40% 20% 30% 30% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 25
(km/h)36
(km/h)24
(km/h)35
(km/h)22
(km/h)33
(km/h)13
(km/h)27
(km/h)12
(km/h)23
(km/h)16
(km/h)22
(km/h)13
(km/h)23
(km/h)Wind direction E ESE E ESE E ESE ENE ESE SE SSE WSW S E SE Relative humidity 87% 70% 81% 66% 74% 62% 79% 62% 85% 60% 79% 57% 74% 46% Dew point 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 17°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 13°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Nicholson (37.8153°S, 147.7438°E, 3m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:36am EDT 6:06am EDT 8:33pm EDT 9:03pm EDT 4:00am EDT 7:45pm EDT 
Waning crescent
New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 -
Warnings
- Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
- Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
- Strong Wind Warning Port Phillip, Western Port & Central, Central Gippsland & E Gippslands. Cancelled Gippsland Lakes & West Coast
- Cancellation of Sheep Graziers Warning for West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
