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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:42 AM EST on Wednesday 27 August 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday and Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include the South West and West and South Gippsland forecast districts and parts of the North Central, North East, Central and East Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 10:28 am Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

Damaging winds redeveloping near Geelong and over the eastern ranges today.

Weather Situation
A new cold front approaches from the west today with damaging winds developing over central and eastern parts of the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For the SOUTHWEST, SURF COAST, and AREAS WEST OF MELBOURNE INCLUDING GEELONG:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peaks gusts of around 90 km/h have developed this morning, and will likely continue today as they shift westerly later this morning or early this afternoon. Winds are then expected to ease in the late afternoon or early evening.
For the EASTERN RANGES:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to around 110 km/h are likely to develop during later this morning or during the afternoon, before easing below warning thresholds by this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 9:34am this morning.

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

Issued at 10:28 am Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

Damaging winds redeveloping near Geelong and over the eastern ranges today.

Weather Situation
A new cold front approaches from the west today with damaging winds developing over central and eastern parts of the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
For the SOUTHWEST, SURF COAST, and AREAS WEST OF MELBOURNE INCLUDING GEELONG:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peaks gusts of around 90 km/h have developed this morning, and will likely continue today as they shift westerly later this morning or early this afternoon. Winds are then expected to ease in the late afternoon or early evening.
For the EASTERN RANGES:
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to around 110 km/h are likely to develop during later this morning or during the afternoon, before easing below warning thresholds by this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 9:34am this morning.

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 Wednesday.
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.