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 10:56 am Friday, 10 April 2026.

Damaging northwesterly winds continue about the eastern ranges, easing later today.

Weather Situation
A cold front crossed the state this morning, resulting in a vigorous northwesterly flow about the eastern ranges. Gusty conditions are expected elsewhere across the state today. Winds will ease and tend more westerly later today as the front moves further into the Tasman Sea.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about the eastern ranges.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by the late afternoon or evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central and North Central districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Strongest wind gusts in the last 6 hours:
100 km/h at Mt Hotham at 10:31 am.
94 km/h at Falls Creek at 7:29 am.
93 km/h at Mt Hotham Airport at 7:39 am.
91 km/h at Mt Buller at 6:02 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,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 pm AEST Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 10:56 am Friday, 10 April 2026.

Damaging northwesterly winds continue about the eastern ranges, easing later today.

Weather Situation
A cold front crossed the state this morning, resulting in a vigorous northwesterly flow about the eastern ranges. Gusty conditions are expected elsewhere across the state today. Winds will ease and tend more westerly later today as the front moves further into the Tasman Sea.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about the eastern ranges.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by the late afternoon or evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central and North Central districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Strongest wind gusts in the last 6 hours:
100 km/h at Mt Hotham at 10:31 am.
94 km/h at Falls Creek at 7:29 am.
93 km/h at Mt Hotham Airport at 7:39 am.
91 km/h at Mt Buller at 6:02 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,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 pm AEST Friday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:49 AM EST on Friday 10 April 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong westerly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North Central, North East, South West, 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 5:00 pm EST Friday.