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 10:59 am Monday, 25 August 2025.

Damaging winds likely over elevated areas during Tuesday.

Weather Situation
A strong northwesterly flow ahead of an approaching cold front is expected to produce damaging winds over elevated areas of the state from Tuesday morning. The front will quickly move into eastern parts of the state by Tuesday evening, with winds easing below warning thresholds in western and central districts in its wake. Winds will then ease in eastern districts by early Wednesday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For CENTRAL RANGES and GRAMPIANS:
Northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are likely from early Tuesday morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday afternoon.
For EASTERN RANGES above 1200m:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are likely from late Tuesday morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by early Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.

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 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.

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 10:59 am Monday, 25 August 2025.

Damaging winds likely over elevated areas during Tuesday.

Weather Situation
A strong northwesterly flow ahead of an approaching cold front is expected to produce damaging winds over elevated areas of the state from Tuesday morning. The front will quickly move into eastern parts of the state by Tuesday evening, with winds easing below warning thresholds in western and central districts in its wake. Winds will then ease in eastern districts by early Wednesday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For CENTRAL RANGES and GRAMPIANS:
Northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are likely from early Tuesday morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during Tuesday afternoon.
For EASTERN RANGES above 1200m:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h are likely from late Tuesday morning. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by early Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.

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 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Central forecast district

Issued at 10:46 AM EST on Monday 25 August 2025

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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

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

Wind Warnings for Monday 25 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip and West Coast

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

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