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 North Central Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:07 pm Tuesday, 22 July 2025.

Damaging winds continuing about the northeast ranges and southwest until later this evening.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front is currently passing through Eastern Victoria, and is forecast to move into NSW later this evening. A deep low pressure system associated with this cold front is located south of the SA border and will continue to move through Bass Strait this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For the EASTERN RANGES above 1600m: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 70 to 85 km/h with peak gusts of around 115 km/h are occurring this afternoon, with winds expected ease later in the afternoon or early evening to average 55 to 70 km/h with peaks gusts of around 100 km/hr. Winds are then expected to ease below warnings thresholds later this evening. BLIZZARD conditions also remain possible until later this evening.
For the SOUTHWEST, OTWAY RANGES and SURF COAST: Northwesterly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS peaking around 90 km/h are possible this afternoon, contracting to coastal areas this evening before finally easing throughout the warning area later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central, Northern Country, and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
A 150 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT HOTHAM AT 08:45 AM.
A 126 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT WILLIAM AT 03:55 AM.
A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hamilton Airport at 2:40pm.
A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Ballarat at 09:51 am.
A 95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Kilmore Gap at 07:56 am.
A 122 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 06:05 am.
A 119 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek Airport at 01:18 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Country,Wimmera

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 Tuesday.
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 North Central Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:07 pm Tuesday, 22 July 2025.

Damaging winds continuing about the northeast ranges and southwest until later this evening.

Weather Situation
A strong cold front is currently passing through Eastern Victoria, and is forecast to move into NSW later this evening. A deep low pressure system associated with this cold front is located south of the SA border and will continue to move through Bass Strait this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For the EASTERN RANGES above 1600m: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 70 to 85 km/h with peak gusts of around 115 km/h are occurring this afternoon, with winds expected ease later in the afternoon or early evening to average 55 to 70 km/h with peaks gusts of around 100 km/hr. Winds are then expected to ease below warnings thresholds later this evening. BLIZZARD conditions also remain possible until later this evening.
For the SOUTHWEST, OTWAY RANGES and SURF COAST: Northwesterly winds with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS peaking around 90 km/h are possible this afternoon, contracting to coastal areas this evening before finally easing throughout the warning area later this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central, Northern Country, and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
A 150 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT HOTHAM AT 08:45 AM.
A 126 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT WILLIAM AT 03:55 AM.
A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hamilton Airport at 2:40pm.
A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Ballarat at 09:51 am.
A 95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Kilmore Gap at 07:56 am.
A 122 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 06:05 am.
A 119 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek Airport at 01:18 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Country,Wimmera

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 Tuesday.
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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:35 AM EST on Tuesday 22 July 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Tuesday and Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include the North Central forecast district and parts of the Wimmera, Northern Country, 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.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mallee forecast district has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Tuesday.