Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:34 am Sunday, 13 July 2025.

Damaging winds about the eastern ranges.

Weather Situation: An approaching cold front is resulting in damaging northwesterly winds over the eastern ranges. Winds will ease and tend westerly in the wake of the front on Sunday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely over the eastern ranges, before tending westerly and easing below warning thresholds late Sunday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Gelantipy.

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.