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 4:34 pm Monday, 15 September 2025.
Damaging winds have eased in western and central Victoria but will continue in the east into Tuesday.
Weather Situation
A cold front has entered western parts of the state, with winds easing throughout central and western areas of the state including most of the Melbourne region. Damaging north to northwesterly winds will continue in the east into Tuesday morning as the front slows, before clearing around midday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are expected to continue today and into Tuesday. Peak gusts about the alpine peaks may reach around 110 km/h late tonight and early Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease late Tuesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
A wind gust of 98 km/h at Mt Gellibrand at 1:47 pm
A wind gust of 96 km/h at Essendon Airport at 1:32 pm
A wind gust of 104 km/h at Melbourne airport at 1:31 pm, with sustained 76 km/h winds around 1:30 pm
A wind gust of 93 km/h at Point Cook at 12:25 pm
A wind gust of 91 km/h at Avalon Airport at 12:09 pm
A wind gust of 96 km/h at Kilmore Gap at 11:04 am
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wimmera,South West
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 Monday.
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
Litchfield (36.2968°S, 142.8453°E, 145m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds W 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming W/NW 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
Forecast for Litchfield (36.2968°S, 142.8453°E, 145m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 12° 7° 5° 11° 6° 8° 7° Maximum 16° 15° 21° 19° 13° 16° 15° Chance of rain 80% 40% 40% 40% 40% 30% 50% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Moderate Moderate High Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Slight Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 21
(km/h)28
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW WNW W W NNE NNW NW WNW W WNW W W W WSW Relative humidity 85% 51% 67% 46% 59% 34% 60% 46% 61% 53% 65% 46% 69% 52% Dew point 10°C 6°C 5°C 3°C 4°C 5°C 7°C 7°C 3°C 4°C 5°C 4°C 6°C 5°C -
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Litchfield (36.2968°S, 142.8453°E, 145m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:02am EST 6:28am EST 6:19pm EST 6:45pm EST 3:04am EST 12:24pm EST Waning crescent
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Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days