Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 3:55 am Tuesday, 8 July 2025.

Damaging wind gusts developing this morning, with blizzards possible over alpine areas.

Weather Situation
North to northwesterly winds increase ahead of a cold front moving through Victoria today, bringing damaging wind gusts to parts of the state and a risk of blizzards to alpine areas.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For THE GRAMPIANS, CENTRAL RANGES and parts of the MORNINGTON PENINSULA: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely this morning, easing late this afternoon.
For EASTERN RANGES including ALPINE PEAKS: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely for areas below 1200 metres, increasing to DAMAGING WINDS of around 55 to 65 km/h with peaks gusts of around 100 km/h for alpine areas above 1200 metres from this morning. BLIZZARD conditions are also forecast for alpine areas above 1200 metres from late morning and may continue into the early evening.
Winds are forecast to ease below thresholds for the Eastern Ranges this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Sorrento, Rosebud, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.
Highest gusts recorded to 4am:
102km/h at Mt William at 1:42am

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 am 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 Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:55 am Tuesday, 8 July 2025.

Damaging wind gusts developing this morning, with blizzards possible over alpine areas.

Weather Situation
North to northwesterly winds increase ahead of a cold front moving through Victoria today, bringing damaging wind gusts to parts of the state and a risk of blizzards to alpine areas.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For THE GRAMPIANS, CENTRAL RANGES and parts of the MORNINGTON PENINSULA: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely this morning, easing late this afternoon.
For EASTERN RANGES including ALPINE PEAKS: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely for areas below 1200 metres, increasing to DAMAGING WINDS of around 55 to 65 km/h with peaks gusts of around 100 km/h for alpine areas above 1200 metres from this morning. BLIZZARD conditions are also forecast for alpine areas above 1200 metres from late morning and may continue into the early evening.
Winds are forecast to ease below thresholds for the Eastern Ranges this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Sorrento, Rosebud, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.
Highest gusts recorded to 4am:
102km/h at Mt William at 1:42am

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 am 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, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 03:49 AM EST on Tuesday 08 July 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East 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 parts of the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Tuesday.