Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:12 pm Friday, 5 December 2025.
Damaging winds developing over the eastern ranges during Saturday.
Weather Situation
A cold front traverses Victoria during Saturday. Gusty west to northwesterly winds ahead of this system with gusty showers and thunderstorms will result in a damaging wind risk over the eastern ranges.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
For ALPINE PEAKS (above 1200 metres): Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop from Saturday morning. The risk of DAMAGING WIND GUSTS is expected to ease during Saturday evening.
For remaining areas (below 1200 metres): Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible about mostly elevated terrain across the remainder of the warning area and with gusty showers and thunderstorms from late Saturday morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are expected to ease from late Saturday afternoon.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are also possible with thunderstorms in the east of the state Saturday.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Dargo, Buchan, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Omeo, Chandlers Creek, Combienbar 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 11:00 pm AEDT 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.
Forecast
Arminda (38.4611°S, 145.947°E, 59m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and early evening. Winds NE/SE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 21 to 29.
Forecast for Arminda (38.4611°S, 145.947°E, 59m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 12° 12° 9° 8° 13° 10° 9° Maximum 20° 17° 15° 21° 18° 17° 18° Chance of rain 40% 90% 30% 40% 30% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 2
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)20
(km/h)19
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(km/h)20
(km/h)12
(km/h)18
(km/h)6
(km/h)13
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(km/h)15
(km/h)Wind direction SSW SSE WNW W WSW W NW W W WSW S SSW SSE SSE Relative humidity 72% 62% 76% 70% 61% 49% 58% 44% 83% 62% 71% 56% 71% 59% Dew point 11°C 13°C 12°C 12°C 5°C 5°C 8°C 8°C 13°C 10°C 9°C 9°C 10°C 10°C -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
- Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Port Phillip & Central and Central Gippsland coasts
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Arminda (38.4611°S, 145.947°E, 59m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:13am EDT 5:44am EDT 8:29pm EDT 9:00pm EDT 9:14pm EDT 5:14am EDT 
Full moon
Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 First quarter Dec 28 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
