Forecast

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 10:35 pm Friday, 6 June 2025.

Damaging winds continue overnight through the northeastern parts of the State.

Weather Situation
Strong, northerly winds have shifted into eastern Victoria ahead of an approaching cold front. The risk of damaging winds is predominantly for the elevated terrain and the immediate lee slopes through central and eastern parts of the State overnight tonight. A second cold front which approaches the west of the state on Saturday afternoon may see strong to damaging winds redevelop through elevated areas.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100km/h are possible this evening about the northeastern ranges. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday.
Locations which may be affected include Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
A 95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 4.04 pm.
A 98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 6.12 pm.
A 89 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 8.13 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
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 5:00 am AEST Saturday.
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, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:35 pm Friday, 6 June 2025.

Damaging winds continue overnight through the northeastern parts of the State.

Weather Situation
Strong, northerly winds have shifted into eastern Victoria ahead of an approaching cold front. The risk of damaging winds is predominantly for the elevated terrain and the immediate lee slopes through central and eastern parts of the State overnight tonight. A second cold front which approaches the west of the state on Saturday afternoon may see strong to damaging winds redevelop through elevated areas.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100km/h are possible this evening about the northeastern ranges. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday.
Locations which may be affected include Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
A 95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 4.04 pm.
A 98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 6.12 pm.
A 89 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 8.13 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
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 5:00 am AEST Saturday.
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 09:48 PM EST on Friday 06 June 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, showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the North East forecast district and parts of the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, 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 5:00 am EST Saturday.