Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 04:40 PM EST on Saturday 12 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 13 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Saturday 12 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 13 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip and Western Port

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:10 am EST Sunday.
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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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 04:20 PM EST on Saturday 12 July 2025

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

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:33 am Saturday, 12 July 2025.

Damaging winds in eastern parts of the state from late Sunday morning.

Weather Situation
An approaching cold front will see strengthening northwesterly winds resulting in damaging winds over the eastern ranges from Sunday morning throughout Victoria. Winds will ease and tend westerly in the wake of the front on Sunday evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to 100 km/h will develop over the eastern ranges late Sunday morning. DAMAGING WINDS will continue throughout the afternoon, before tending westerly and easing below warning thresholds late on Sunday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Gelantipy.

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 pm AEST 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 Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:33 am Saturday, 12 July 2025.

Damaging winds in eastern parts of the state from late Sunday morning.

Weather Situation
An approaching cold front will see strengthening northwesterly winds resulting in damaging winds over the eastern ranges from Sunday morning throughout Victoria. Winds will ease and tend westerly in the wake of the front on Sunday evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to 100 km/h will develop over the eastern ranges late Sunday morning. DAMAGING WINDS will continue throughout the afternoon, before tending westerly and easing below warning thresholds late on Sunday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Gelantipy.

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 pm AEST 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.