Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:47 am Sunday, 14 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over parts of Victoria during Monday.

Weather Situation: A cold front will move eastwards across Victoria from Monday afternoon, clearing to the east by late morning on Tuesday. North to northwesterly winds will strengthen across elevated areas and their downwind slopes during Monday morning and early afternoon before easing from the west later in the day into Tuesday. A vigorous westerly flow will develop in the wake of the front over southern Victoria during Tuesday morning before easing later in the day, with damaging winds possible about the southern coasts.

For the GRAMPIANS and the CENTRAL and OTWAY RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h are likely to develop during Monday morning. Winds are expected to ease from the west in the late afternoon and early evening on Monday.

For parts of the Central district south of the ranges including the northern and western suburbs of MELBOURNE: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are likely to develop late Monday morning. Winds are expected to ease in the late afternoon or early evening on Monday.

For parts of GIPPSLAND and the EASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely to develop during Monday morning. Peak gusts about the Alpine peaks may reach up to 110 km/h during Monday night and Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease late Tuesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, the Otways, Bacchus Marsh, the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo and Buchan.

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.