Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East and West and South Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 05:08 PM EST on Sunday 13 July 2025

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

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

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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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 4:42 pm Sunday, 13 July 2025.

Damaging winds about the eastern ranges, easing tonight.

Weather Situation
An approaching cold front is resulting in damaging northwesterly winds over the eastern ranges. Winds will ease and tend westerly in the wake of the front this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely over the eastern ranges, before tending westerly and easing below warning thresholds this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Gelantipy.
Sustained 65 km/h winds were observed at Mount Buller at 11:12 am, with a 91 km/h wind gust observed at 4:18 pm.

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 Sunday.
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 4:42 pm Sunday, 13 July 2025.

Damaging winds about the eastern ranges, easing tonight.

Weather Situation
An approaching cold front is resulting in damaging northwesterly winds over the eastern ranges. Winds will ease and tend westerly in the wake of the front this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely over the eastern ranges, before tending westerly and easing below warning thresholds this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Gelantipy.
Sustained 65 km/h winds were observed at Mount Buller at 11:12 am, with a 91 km/h wind gust observed at 4:18 pm.

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 Sunday.
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.