Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:27 am Saturday, 29 November 2025.
Damaging winds developed over the Alpine peaks this morning.
Weather Situation
A trough is moving across the state with strong northwesterly winds over the Alps this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Strong northwesterly winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over the Alpine peaks this morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning threshold by late Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
100 km/h gust observed at Mount Hotham at 0330 am AEDT
109 km/h gust observed at Mount Buller at 0500 am AEDT
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 AEDT 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.
Forecast
Wangaratta (36.3537°S, 146.3249°E, 154m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, becoming less likely this afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and early afternoon, possibly severe with damaging winds in the E. Winds NE/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early morning then becoming W/SW 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 23.
Forecast for Wangaratta (36.3537°S, 146.3249°E, 154m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary
Minimum 12° 9° 7° 6° 5° 11° 16° Maximum 23° 19° 17° 21° 28° 34° 33° Chance of rain 50% 80% 90% 10% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Slight Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 20
(km/h)29
(km/h)18
(km/h)25
(km/h)20
(km/h)27
(km/h)18
(km/h)24
(km/h)7
(km/h)15
(km/h)10
(km/h)22
(km/h)8
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction WNW WSW W W W W SW SW NE WNW NE NNW N WNW Relative humidity 80% 42% 65% 46% 74% 55% 64% 36% 57% 28% 47% 17% 39% 16% Dew point 14°C 9°C 7°C 6°C 8°C 7°C 7°C 4°C 7°C 6°C 10°C 5°C 11°C 4°C -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland
- Sheep Graziers Warning for Northern Country, North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Wangaratta (36.3537°S, 146.3249°E, 154m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:21am EDT 5:51am EDT 8:15pm EDT 8:45pm EDT 1:41pm EDT 1:55am EDT
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 First quarter Dec 28 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days