Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:44 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds with a vigorous cold front crossing the state this evening.

Weather Situation
Strong north to northwesterly winds developed today ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold front will cross Victoria during Friday evening, reaching the southwest coast by the early evening and the Melbourne area into the late evening. It is expected to push into the Tasman Sea early Saturday morning, with winds shifting westerly and gradually easing in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during the evening.
For the SOUTHEAST MELBOURNE SUBURBS, SOUTHWEST COAST, GRAMPIANS, and BASS COAST: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible with the frontal passage reaching the southwest coast in the late afternoon and the Melbourne area in the late evening. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may persist behind the front about the southwest coast into early Saturday.
Winds throughout the state will ease below thresholds by early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Falls Creek, Dargo, Rosebud, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and the bayside suburbs of Melbourne.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
67 km/h sustained winds were observed at Melbourne Airport at 11:10am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North 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 11:00 pm AEST Friday.
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, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland, Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:44 pm Friday, 19 September 2025.

Damaging winds with a vigorous cold front crossing the state this evening.

Weather Situation
Strong north to northwesterly winds developed today ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold front will cross Victoria during Friday evening, reaching the southwest coast by the early evening and the Melbourne area into the late evening. It is expected to push into the Tasman Sea early Saturday morning, with winds shifting westerly and gradually easing in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during the evening.
For the SOUTHEAST MELBOURNE SUBURBS, SOUTHWEST COAST, GRAMPIANS, and BASS COAST: DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible with the frontal passage reaching the southwest coast in the late afternoon and the Melbourne area in the late evening. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS may persist behind the front about the southwest coast into early Saturday.
Winds throughout the state will ease below thresholds by early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Falls Creek, Dargo, Rosebud, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and the bayside suburbs of Melbourne.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the North Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
67 km/h sustained winds were observed at Melbourne Airport at 11:10am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North 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 11:00 pm AEST Friday.
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.