Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:58 am Saturday, 30 August 2025.

Damaging winds contracting eastwards during Saturday, clearing Melbourne during the morning. Blizzards possible for alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A vigorous southwesterly airstream has developed across central and southern parts of the state, forecast to continue moving east to impact eastern areas during Saturday morning, with the ranges and southern coastal areas of the state at particular risk of 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, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE: DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h have been observed and expected to continue about the Central ranges, forecast to extend to eastern ranges early Saturday morning. Winds will gradually ease below warning thresholds during Saturday morning.
For SOUTHERN VICTORIA including MELBOURNE and GEELONG: DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts over 100 km/h observed in the area. These winds are forecast to persist during the early morning in the eastern parts of the Central district including MELBOURNE and GEELONG, before contracting to the Gippsland coast during the mid morning. Winds are expected to ease in central areas during Saturday morning and from the east during the early afternoon.
BLIZZARD conditions are forecast for parts of the eastern ranges above 1200m.
Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi, Orbost and Frankston.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Mallee and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
128 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MT HOTHAM AT 3:42 PM Friday
116 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson Lighthouse at 8:02pm Friday
109 km/h wind gust was recorded at St Kilda Harbour at 1:59am Saturday
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 12:04am Saturday
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt William at 10:27 pm Friday
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Port Fairy at 9:56 pm Friday
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Warrnambool at 9:25pm Friday
117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson Lighthouse at 8:07 pm Friday
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 3:07 pm Friday
124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Buller at 2:54 pm Friday
107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt William at 11:30 pm Friday
Sustained 63 km/h winds were at Kilmore Gap around 12:30 pm Friday
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Horsham at 12:05 pm Friday
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mallee,Wimmera

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

Issued at 4:58 am Saturday, 30 August 2025.

Damaging winds contracting eastwards during Saturday, clearing Melbourne during the morning. Blizzards possible for alpine areas.

Weather Situation
A vigorous southwesterly airstream has developed across central and southern parts of the state, forecast to continue moving east to impact eastern areas during Saturday morning, with the ranges and southern coastal areas of the state at particular risk of 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, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For the GREAT DIVIDING RANGE: DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h have been observed and expected to continue about the Central ranges, forecast to extend to eastern ranges early Saturday morning. Winds will gradually ease below warning thresholds during Saturday morning.
For SOUTHERN VICTORIA including MELBOURNE and GEELONG: DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with gusts over 100 km/h observed in the area. These winds are forecast to persist during the early morning in the eastern parts of the Central district including MELBOURNE and GEELONG, before contracting to the Gippsland coast during the mid morning. Winds are expected to ease in central areas during Saturday morning and from the east during the early afternoon.
BLIZZARD conditions are forecast for parts of the eastern ranges above 1200m.
Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi, Orbost and Frankston.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Mallee and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
128 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MT HOTHAM AT 3:42 PM Friday
116 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson Lighthouse at 8:02pm Friday
109 km/h wind gust was recorded at St Kilda Harbour at 1:59am Saturday
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 12:04am Saturday
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt William at 10:27 pm Friday
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Port Fairy at 9:56 pm Friday
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Warrnambool at 9:25pm Friday
117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Cape Nelson Lighthouse at 8:07 pm Friday
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 3:07 pm Friday
124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Buller at 2:54 pm Friday
107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt William at 11:30 pm Friday
Sustained 63 km/h winds were at Kilmore Gap around 12:30 pm Friday
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Horsham at 12:05 pm Friday
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mallee,Wimmera

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

Issued at 04:52 AM EST on Saturday 30 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
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 southwesterly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts and parts of the Wimmera forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Mallee forecast district has been cancelled.

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

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Macalister River
Issued at 03:51 PM AEST on Friday 29 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LICOLA SATURDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Macalister River catchment which has resulted in river rises. Minor flooding is possible at Licola Saturday morning as rainfall continues.

Macalister River upstream of Lake Glenmaggie:
Minor flooding possible along the Upper Macalister River at Licola.
The Macalister River at Licola is currently at 2.12 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Macalister River at Licola may reach around the minor flood level (2.70 m) Saturday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 30 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Macalister River at Glencairn,1.28,steady,3:00 pm Fri 29/08/25
Macalister River at Licola,2.12,steady,1:33 pm Fri 29/08/25
Macalister River at Downstream Stringybark Creek,1.14,steady,3:42 pm Fri 29/08/25
Glenmaggie Creek at The Gorge,1.70,steady,3:31 pm Fri 29/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (HG),55.43,steady,12:14 pm Thu 28/08/25
Macalister River at Lake Glenmaggie (Downstream),0.44,steady,3:03 pm Fri 29/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Seven Creeks
Issued at 03:50 PM AEST on Friday 29 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EUROA OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Seven Creeks catchment which has resulted in creek level rises. Minor flooding is possible at Euroa overnight Friday into Saturday as rainfall continues.

Seven Creeks to Euroa:
Minor flooding is possible along the Seven Creeks at Euroa.
The Seven Creeks at Euroa is currently at 1.67 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Seven Creeks at Euroa may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The creek may peak near 2.80 m Saturday morning, with minor flooding.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:30 PM AEST on Saturday 30 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Seven Creeks at Strathbogie,1.00,rising,3:00 pm Fri 29/08/25
Seven Creeks at Polly McQuinns Weir (Downstream),0.79,steady,3:00 pm Fri 29/08/25
Seven Creeks at Galls Gap Road,0.89,steady,3:44 pm Fri 29/08/25
Seven Creeks at Euroa,1.67,steady,3:29 pm Fri 29/08/25
Seven Creeks at Kialla West,1.61,steady,3:00 pm Fri 29/08/25
Castle Creek at Telfords Bridge,0.22,steady,1:36 pm Fri 29/08/25
Castle Creek at Arcadia,-0.27,steady,3:00 pm Fri 29/08/25
Honeysuckle Creek at Violet Town (Upstream),0.49,steady,3:39 pm Fri 29/08/25
Stoney Creek at Tamleugh,0.70,steady,3:00 pm Fri 29/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.