Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES

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

Issued at 12:00 pm Sunday, 25 May 2025.


Abnormally High Tides expected for Victoria

Weather Situation
A cold front will cross Victoria on Monday as an associated low approaches and then crosses Bass Strait during Monday night. On Tuesday that system will move into the Tasman Sea, and a ridge of high pressure to the west will direct a persistent cool southwesterly flow over Victoria.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low lying areas of all Victorian coasts. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during the afternoon and evening high tides on Monday and Tuesday. The highest tides are expected for Tuesday.
At the Cape Portland tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 1.6 metres. At the Lakes Entrance tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 0.9 metres. This is expected to cause sea water flooding of low lying areas.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota.


The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES

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

Issued at 12:00 pm Sunday, 25 May 2025.


Abnormally High Tides expected for Victoria

Weather Situation
A cold front will cross Victoria on Monday as an associated low approaches and then crosses Bass Strait during Monday night. On Tuesday that system will move into the Tasman Sea, and a ridge of high pressure to the west will direct a persistent cool southwesterly flow over Victoria.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES which may lead to sea water flooding of low lying areas of all Victorian coasts. Tides are likely to rise WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during the afternoon and evening high tides on Monday and Tuesday. The highest tides are expected for Tuesday.
At the Cape Portland tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 1.6 metres. At the Lakes Entrance tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 0.9 metres. This is expected to cause sea water flooding of low lying areas.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota.


The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 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

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East, South West and Central forecast districts

Issued at 11:09 AM EST on Sunday 25 May 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North East, South West and Central forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the North East, South West and Central forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds

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

Issued at 10:59 am Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Damaging to LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS developing about elevated terrain tonight, with damaging winds becoming more widespread through western Victoria on Monday.

Weather Situation
Northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen ahead of a cold front bringing damaging to destructive winds about elevated parts of Victoria tonight. The risk of damaging winds is expected to become more widespread through Victoria, particularly through showers and thunderstorms, as the cold front tracks through western Victoria on Monday afternoon, reaching central parts in the evening.
DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For GRAMPIANS, CENTRAL RANGES AND EASTERN RANGES:
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 80 km/h with peaks gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely from this evening.
For EASTERN RANGES above 1400 metres:
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS averaging 80 to 95 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 115 km/h are possible overnight tonight.
FOR WESTERN to CENTRAL VICTORIA:
Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible about western Victoria from Monday afternoon, extending to parts of central Victoria during Monday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Portland, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh.
90 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 8:03 pm Saturday.

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 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, Locally Destructive Winds

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

Issued at 10:59 am Sunday, 25 May 2025.

Damaging to LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS developing about elevated terrain tonight, with damaging winds becoming more widespread through western Victoria on Monday.

Weather Situation
Northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen ahead of a cold front bringing damaging to destructive winds about elevated parts of Victoria tonight. The risk of damaging winds is expected to become more widespread through Victoria, particularly through showers and thunderstorms, as the cold front tracks through western Victoria on Monday afternoon, reaching central parts in the evening.
DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For GRAMPIANS, CENTRAL RANGES AND EASTERN RANGES:
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 80 km/h with peaks gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely from this evening.
For EASTERN RANGES above 1400 metres:
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS averaging 80 to 95 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 115 km/h are possible overnight tonight.
FOR WESTERN to CENTRAL VICTORIA:
Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible about western Victoria from Monday afternoon, extending to parts of central Victoria during Monday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Portland, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Castlemaine, Kyneton, Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh.
90 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 8:03 pm Saturday.

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 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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday 25 May 2025
for the period until midnight EST Monday 26 May 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 25 May
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast and Central Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 26 May
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast, Central Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Western Port and Central Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:40 pm 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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