Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of Central and South West
19 OCTOBER 2025 09:24 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Central and South West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:24 am Sunday, 19 October 2025.
Damaging wind gusts in parts of Victoria this morning.
Weather Situation
A vigorous cold front crosses the state today bringing ahead of it a strong northwesterly flow that will see damaging winds for mainly elevated regions.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central and South West
Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are expected mainly over elevated areas this morning, as well as for the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne.
Winds are expected to ease during Sunday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Bacchus Marsh and Apollo Bay.
90 km/h wind gust recorded at Melbourne Airport at 10:07 am.
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 AEDT Sunday.
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.
