Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 05:10 AM EDT on Sunday 23 February 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 23 February 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 23 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Western Port

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

Fire Weather Warning

for North Central and Central fire weather districts

Issued at 04:36 AM EDT on Sunday 23 February 2025

Weather Situation
A warm and dry morning with fresh and gusty northerly winds through central parts of the State. A milder, west to southwesterly wind change over western districts will extend into central parts during Sunday. Isolated high-based thunderstorm activity with dry lightning is also possible, most likely ahead of the change.

For the rest of Sunday 23 February:
Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas:
North Central and Central
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mallee,Wimmera,South West

The CFA advises that you:
Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV, www.emergency.vic.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:16 am Sunday, 23 February 2025.

Damaging wind gusts have developed over parts of the Eastern Ranges.

Weather Situation
Strong and gusty north to northwesterly winds have developed over eastern parts of the state ahead of a cold front. The cold front will reach central parts of the State during the morning and contract to eastern parts later on Sunday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Strong north to northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely over elevated areas of the Eastern Ranges and their immediate lee slopes during the early morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by mid-morning.
Locations which may be affected include Mt Baw Baw and Mt Buller.

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 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:16 am Sunday, 23 February 2025.

Damaging wind gusts have developed over parts of the Eastern Ranges.

Weather Situation
Strong and gusty north to northwesterly winds have developed over eastern parts of the state ahead of a cold front. The cold front will reach central parts of the State during the morning and contract to eastern parts later on Sunday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Strong north to northwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely over elevated areas of the Eastern Ranges and their immediate lee slopes during the early morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by mid-morning.
Locations which may be affected include Mt Baw Baw and Mt Buller.

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 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.