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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:40 am Monday, 8 September 2025.

Damaging winds possible over the eastern ranges this morning.

Weather Situation
a band of strong northerly winds ahead of a broad cold front over the southern Bight is impacting eastern Victoria. Damaging winds remain possible this morning over the eastern ranges as the cold front shifts eastwards.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible over elevated parts of the warning area early this morning.
Damaging winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
Significant observations in the 12 hours to 5:00 am:
Sustained 70 km/h winds were recorded at Mt Hotham between 6:00 pm and 1:00 am, with a 106 km/h wind gust at 7:56 pm.
113 km/h wind gust was observed at Mt Buller at 12:05 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 11:00 am 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 parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:40 am Monday, 8 September 2025.

Damaging winds possible over the eastern ranges this morning.

Weather Situation
a band of strong northerly winds ahead of a broad cold front over the southern Bight is impacting eastern Victoria. Damaging winds remain possible this morning over the eastern ranges as the cold front shifts eastwards.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible over elevated parts of the warning area early this morning.
Damaging winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds during this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
Significant observations in the 12 hours to 5:00 am:
Sustained 70 km/h winds were recorded at Mt Hotham between 6:00 pm and 1:00 am, with a 106 km/h wind gust at 7:56 pm.
113 km/h wind gust was observed at Mt Buller at 12:05 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 11:00 am 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.