Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:33 pm Friday, 10 October 2025.

Damaging winds about the northeast ranges tonight

Weather Situation
Vigorous west to northwesterly winds in the wake of a cold front persists about the northeast ranges, expected to gradually ease as the front tracks further eastwards into the Tasman tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible tonight.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by sunrise Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central, South West, North Central and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Yarram at 3:56 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson at 2:57 pm.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Otway Lighthouse at 2:44 pm.
111 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 2:12 pm.
124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilsons Promontory at 11:39 am.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:35 am.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 9:47 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 9:12 am.
120 km/ wind gust was recorded at Mount William (Grampians) at 6:52 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 6:07 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,Wimmera,South West,Central

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Saturday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:33 pm Friday, 10 October 2025.

Damaging winds about the northeast ranges tonight

Weather Situation
Vigorous west to northwesterly winds in the wake of a cold front persists about the northeast ranges, expected to gradually ease as the front tracks further eastwards into the Tasman tonight.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible tonight.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by sunrise Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central, South West, North Central and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Yarram at 3:56 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson at 2:57 pm.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Otway Lighthouse at 2:44 pm.
111 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 2:12 pm.
124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wilsons Promontory at 11:39 am.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:35 am.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 9:47 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 9:12 am.
120 km/ wind gust was recorded at Mount William (Grampians) at 6:52 am.
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 6:07 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,Wimmera,South West,Central

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEDT Saturday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East and West and South Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:23 PM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025

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

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

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:07 PM EDT on Friday 10 October 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 11 October 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 10 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Port Phillip

Wind Warnings for Saturday 11 October
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast and Central Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EDT Saturday.
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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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