Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:46 PM EDT on Wednesday 12 November 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Thursday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:00 PM EDT on Wednesday 12 November 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Thursday 13 November 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 12 November
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast and Central Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 13 November
Gale Warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast and Central Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EDT Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning Update For The Bunyip River
Issued at 10:17 AM EDT on Wednesday 12 November 2025
by the Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria Regional Office on behalf of Melbourne Water
Flood Warning Number: 3

Bunyip Catchment:
MINOR FLOODING HAS PEAKED ON THE BUNYIP RIVER OVERNIGHT. WATER LEVELS PEAKED AT 2.1 M FOR IONA, AND 3.66 M FOR CORA LYNN.
The Bunyip River catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 11 mm since 09:00 AM Tuesday 11 November 2025. The Western Port catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 6 mm for the same period. Rainfall totals of less than 1 mm are forecast for the catchment Wednesday 12 November 2025.
Water levels of the Bunyip River at various locations have risen.
Tarago River:
The level of Tarago Reservoir is currently at 157.01 metres, below the spillway level of 157.92 metres
Bunyip River to Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Iona is currently at 1.95 metres, below the Minor Flood Level (2.10 metres), and falling.
Bunyip River downstream of Iona:
The level of the Bunyip River at Cora Lynn is currently at 3.52 metres, exceeding the Minor Flood Level (3.10 metres), and falling. It is likely to fall below the Minor Flood Level (3.10 meters) overnight.
Minor flooding in the Bunyip River catchment is expected to affect low-lying areas adjacent to the waterway. The ford at Cora Lynn will remain closed to traffic today.
The river heights at 09:58 AM Wednesday 12 November 2025 were:
Sites in Tarago River catchment
Tarago Reservoir: 157.00 metres, falling
Tarago River at Neerim South: 1.00 metres, steady
Tarago River at Drouin West: 0.94 metres, steady
Sites in Bunyip River catchment
Bunyip River at Headworks: 0.29 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Tonimbuk: 1.82 metres, steady
Bunyip River at Longwarry North: 1.94 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Iona: 1.95 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Cora Lynn: 3.52 metres, falling
Yallock Outfall Drain at Cora Lynn: 1.39 metres, falling
Bunyip River at Koo Wee Rup: 3.09 metres, falling
Other sites in Western Port catchment
Gumscrub Creek at Pakenham: 0.87 metres, falling
Toomuc Creek at Pakenham: 0.68 metres, steady
Deep Creek at Pakenham: 0.76 metres, falling
Kennedy Creek at Pakenham: 0.55 metres, steady
Cardinia Creek at Officer: 1.89 metres, steady
Cardinia Creek at Cardinia: 1.11 metres, rising
The next warning will be issued by 10 AM on Thursday 13 November 2025

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
For current river levels refer to the Melbourne Water website: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/water-and-environment/water-management/rainfall-and-river-levels#/

Next issue:
No further warnings will be issued for this event.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.