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

Issued at 10:52 am Monday, 26 May 2025.

Damaging winds about elevated terrain, becoming more widespread through Western and Central Victoria this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Strong northwesterly winds ahead of a cold front are bringing a damaging wind risk to elevated parts of central and eastern Victoria this morning. This risk will develop more broadly with showers and thunderstorms on the cold front about western parts of the state from early afternoon, before extending further into central areas by this evening. Winds are expected to ease from the west behind the front this evening, before easing over elevated regions during Tuesday morning.
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 CENTRAL RANGES AND EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 80 km/h with peaks gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely.
For DANDENONG RANGES: Strong to DAMAGING winds averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds over elevated areas during Tuesday morning.
FOR WESTERN and CENTRAL VICTORIA including GREATER MELBOURNE and GEELONG: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible about western Victoria from Monday afternoon, extending to parts of Central Victoria during Monday evening.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds in the west by Monday evening, and through central parts of the state by early Tuesday morning.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for coastal parts of the state. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne.
122 km/h wind gust at Mount William at 11:58 pm Sunday.
Sustained winds of 67 km/h were observed at Mount Gellibrand for a period around 2:30 am.
Periods of sustained winds above 65 km/h at Mount Buller since 4:00 am, with a peak gust of 107 km/h.
Periods of sustained winds above 65 km/h at Mount Hotham since 5:30am, with a peak gust of 102 km/h.

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

Issued at 10:52 am Monday, 26 May 2025.

Damaging winds about elevated terrain, becoming more widespread through Western and Central Victoria this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Strong northwesterly winds ahead of a cold front are bringing a damaging wind risk to elevated parts of central and eastern Victoria this morning. This risk will develop more broadly with showers and thunderstorms on the cold front about western parts of the state from early afternoon, before extending further into central areas by this evening. Winds are expected to ease from the west behind the front this evening, before easing over elevated regions during Tuesday morning.
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 CENTRAL RANGES AND EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 80 km/h with peaks gusts in excess of 100 km/h are likely.
For DANDENONG RANGES: Strong to DAMAGING winds averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds over elevated areas during Tuesday morning.
FOR WESTERN and CENTRAL VICTORIA including GREATER MELBOURNE and GEELONG: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS in excess of 90 km/h are possible about western Victoria from Monday afternoon, extending to parts of Central Victoria during Monday evening.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds in the west by Monday evening, and through central parts of the state by early Tuesday morning.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for coastal parts of the state. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne.
122 km/h wind gust at Mount William at 11:58 pm Sunday.
Sustained winds of 67 km/h were observed at Mount Gellibrand for a period around 2:30 am.
Periods of sustained winds above 65 km/h at Mount Buller since 4:00 am, with a peak gust of 107 km/h.
Periods of sustained winds above 65 km/h at Mount Hotham since 5:30am, with a peak gust of 102 km/h.

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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES

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

Issued at 10:14 am Monday, 26 May 2025.


Abnormally High Tides expected for Victoria.

Weather Situation
A cold front will cross Victoria on Monday as an associated low approaches and then crosses Bass Strait during Monday night. On Tuesday that system will move into the Tasman Sea, and a ridge of high pressure to the west will direct a persistent cool southwesterly flow over Victoria.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES may lead to sea water flooding of low lying areas of all Victorian coasts. Tides are likely to rise ABOVE the normal high tide mark during he afternoon and evening on Monday, then WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during Tuesday. Tides may also rise above the normal high tide mark in the east on Wednesday. The highest tides are expected for Tuesday.
At the Cape Portland tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach near or above 1.1 metres and near or above the Australian Height Datum (AHD). At the Lakes Entrance tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 0.9 metres and above AHD. This is expected to cause sea water flooding of low lying areas.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS over Victoria is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota.


The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).

The next Coastal Hazard 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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES

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

Issued at 10:14 am Monday, 26 May 2025.


Abnormally High Tides expected for Victoria.

Weather Situation
A cold front will cross Victoria on Monday as an associated low approaches and then crosses Bass Strait during Monday night. On Tuesday that system will move into the Tasman Sea, and a ridge of high pressure to the west will direct a persistent cool southwesterly flow over Victoria.
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland
ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES may lead to sea water flooding of low lying areas of all Victorian coasts. Tides are likely to rise ABOVE the normal high tide mark during he afternoon and evening on Monday, then WELL ABOVE the normal high tide mark during Tuesday. Tides may also rise above the normal high tide mark in the east on Wednesday. The highest tides are expected for Tuesday.
At the Cape Portland tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach near or above 1.1 metres and near or above the Australian Height Datum (AHD). At the Lakes Entrance tide gauge, the sea level is forecast to reach above 0.9 metres and above AHD. This is expected to cause sea water flooding of low lying areas.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS over Victoria is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland, Wonthaggi, Lakes Entrance and Mallacoota.


The Victoria State Emergency Service and Life Saving Victoria advise that people should be aware of the following:
* Do not walk, ride or drive through flood waters.
* Stay away from beaches, tidal rivers and creeks.
* If you have a boat or water craft, haul out if possible or check your moorings are secure.
* Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Stay informed - monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).

The next Coastal Hazard 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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Monday 26 May 2025
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 27 May 2025

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

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 27 May
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port and West 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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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East, South West and Central forecast districts

Issued at 11:09 AM EST on Sunday 25 May 2025

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North East, South West and Central forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the North East, South West and Central forecast districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.