Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 12:21 PM EDT on Wednesday 15 January 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Thursday 16 January 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 15 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 16 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast and Central Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:40 pm EDT Wednesday.
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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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 12:15 pm Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon in the east.

Weather Situation
A warm, moist and unstable atmosphere ahead of a cold front is developing thunderstorms over the State's east. The cold front will move through to the Tasman Sea by this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Morwell, Traralgon, Sale, Moe, Maffra and Bairnsdale.

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 warning is due to be issued by 3:15 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 12:15 pm Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon in the east.

Weather Situation
A warm, moist and unstable atmosphere ahead of a cold front is developing thunderstorms over the State's east. The cold front will move through to the Tasman Sea by this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Morwell, Traralgon, Sale, Moe, Maffra and Bairnsdale.

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 warning is due to be issued by 3:15 pm.
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.