Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of North East and East Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:38 am Tuesday, 22 April 2025.
Damaging wind gusts about the Victorian Alps.
Weather Situation
A low in the Tasman Sea is driving a surge in southeasterly winds about the most exposed alpine peaks during this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland and North East
Sustained winds of 60 to 70 km/h are expected with damaging wind gusts to 90 km/h over alpine areas above 1700 m during this morning. Winds easing below warning threshold during the late morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
A wind gust of 90 km/hr was observed at Mt Hotham at 06:19AEST.
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 11:00 am AEST Tuesday.
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.
Forecast
Prentice North (35.9985°S, 146.5748°E, 154m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the S, near zero chance elsewhere. Damaging winds possible about the alpine peaks during the morning. Winds S/SW 20 to 30 km/h turning SE during the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 26.
Forecast for Prentice North (35.9985°S, 146.5748°E, 154m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 9° 9° 10° 12° 11° 8° 5° Maximum 26° 27° 27° 25° 21° 21° 20° Chance of rain 5% 5% 30% 80% 80% 40% 10% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Slight 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 18
(km/h)17
(km/h)10
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(km/h)13
(km/h)15
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(km/h)12
(km/h)11
(km/h)10
(km/h)11
(km/h)20
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(km/h)14
(km/h)Wind direction SSW S SE SSE ENE NE ENE NNE E W WSW WSW WSW W Relative humidity 55% 38% 61% 39% 67% 37% 65% 46% 86% 72% 83% 53% 77% 49% Dew point 11°C 10°C 12°C 11°C 13°C 11°C 14°C 12°C 15°C 15°C 13°C 11°C 9°C 8°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Prentice North (35.9985°S, 146.5748°E, 154m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:18am EST 6:44am EST 5:41pm EST 6:07pm EST 2:27pm EST 
Waning crescent
New moon Apr 28 First quarter May 04 Full moon May 13 Last quarter May 20 -
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