Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:31 am Friday, 29 August 2025.

Widespread damaging winds developing today, with blizzards possible for alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A strong northwesterly airstream is developing across the state this morning ahead of an approaching frontal system in the west. From the late afternoon a vigorous southwesterly airstream will follow the passage of the front, initially in the west of the state before transitioning east during the evening, with the ranges and southern areas of the state at particular risk of widespread damaging winds. This flow will persist for 3 to 6 hours at any location before gradually easing.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are possible in the eastern ranges today. Winds turn SOUTHWESTERLY this evening, initially in the Grampians and central ranges before extending to the eastern ranges early Saturday morning. Winds will gradually ease from the west during Saturday morning.
For SOUTHERN VICTORIA including MELBOURNE and GEELONG: DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h are expected to develop in the Southwest district from late Friday afternoon, extending into the Central district including MELBOURNE and GEELONG during the evening, and into the Gippsland coast early Saturday morning. Winds averaging 70 to 80 km/h with gusts around 115 km/h are possible along the southern coastal fringe for a period of a few hours. Winds are expected to ease in western and central areas by sunrise Saturday and from the east by the early afternoon.
For WESTERN VICTORIA: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible in showers and isolated thunderstorms on and behind the front today, easing this evening.
BLIZZARD conditions are forecast for parts of the Eastern Ranges above 1200m.
Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Geelong, Mildura, Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Stawell, Hamilton, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.

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

Issued at 10:31 am Friday, 29 August 2025.

Widespread damaging winds developing today, with blizzards possible for alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A strong northwesterly airstream is developing across the state this morning ahead of an approaching frontal system in the west. From the late afternoon a vigorous southwesterly airstream will follow the passage of the front, initially in the west of the state before transitioning east during the evening, with the ranges and southern areas of the state at particular risk of widespread damaging winds. This flow will persist for 3 to 6 hours at any location before gradually easing.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
For the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE: DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are possible in the eastern ranges today. Winds turn SOUTHWESTERLY this evening, initially in the Grampians and central ranges before extending to the eastern ranges early Saturday morning. Winds will gradually ease from the west during Saturday morning.
For SOUTHERN VICTORIA including MELBOURNE and GEELONG: DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts around 100 km/h are expected to develop in the Southwest district from late Friday afternoon, extending into the Central district including MELBOURNE and GEELONG during the evening, and into the Gippsland coast early Saturday morning. Winds averaging 70 to 80 km/h with gusts around 115 km/h are possible along the southern coastal fringe for a period of a few hours. Winds are expected to ease in western and central areas by sunrise Saturday and from the east by the early afternoon.
For WESTERN VICTORIA: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible in showers and isolated thunderstorms on and behind the front today, easing this evening.
BLIZZARD conditions are forecast for parts of the Eastern Ranges above 1200m.
Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Geelong, Mildura, Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Stawell, Hamilton, Portland, Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.

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 Friday.
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 Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:01 AM EST on Friday 29 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and strong southwesterly winds are expected during today and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts and parts of the Mallee forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

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