Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:37 pm Thursday, 18 September 2025.
Damaging winds developing over parts of the state during Friday.
Weather Situation
Northwesterly winds strengthen on Friday ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold front will cross Victoria during Friday evening and move into the Tasman Sea during Saturday morning, with winds shifting westerly and easing in its wake.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
Northwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from mid Friday morning, including northern parts of Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges and the Mornington Peninsula. DAMAGING WINDS becoming likely from late Friday morning, with peak gusts of around 100 km/h for areas above 1200 metres. Winds are expected to temporarily ease during Friday afternoon.
West to southwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible during Friday evening, including the southeast suburbs of Melbourne and the Bass Coast, as the front moves through central Victoria. Winds will gradually ease from the west behind the front, easing throughout the state by early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Frankston, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Rosebud, and parts of the Melbourne Metropolitan area.
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 Friday.
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.
Local Weather
Hamilton (37.743°S, 142.0201°E, 178m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Current Conditions
Currently at Hamilton 10.8°- Dew point
- 3.6°
- Relative humidity
- 61%
- feels like
- 5.4°
- Wind
- N 20km/h
- Rainfall since 9am
- 0.0mm
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Radar
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Snow falling above 1100 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast in the afternoon and evening, with damaging winds in the late afternoon and evening. Possible small hail at night. Damaging winds possible near the Grampians. Winds N 20 to 30 km/h turning W/NW 25 to 40 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
Forecast for Hamilton (37.743°S, 142.0201°E, 178m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 9° 5° 8° 6° 4° 7° 8° Maximum 18° 13° 15° 12° 15° 17° 17° Chance of rain 90% 90% 60% 50% 50% 50% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Slight Nil Nil Slight Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 22
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW WNW W W WNW W WSW SW W WSW W W WNW WNW Relative humidity 75% 58% 78% 65% 94% 75% 83% 62% 84% 61% 92% 64% 88% 60% Dew point 9°C 8°C 6°C 5°C 10°C 9°C 7°C 4°C 7°C 6°C 10°C 9°C 10°C 8°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Hamilton (37.743°S, 142.0201°E, 178m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:01am EST 6:27am EST 6:25pm EST 6:51pm EST 5:10am EST 3:49pm EST 
Waning crescent
New moon Sep 22 First quarter Sep 30 Full moon Oct 07 Last quarter Oct 14 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & Wimmera
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West & South Gippsland & Wimmera
- Sheep Graziers Warning for Friday for South West. Cancellation of Sheep Graziers Warning for Friday for Central
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