Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:55 am Monday, 15 September 2025.

Damaging winds developing over parts of Victoria today.

Weather Situation: A cold front will move eastwards across Victoria today, generating a vigorous north to northwesterly flow ahead of it.

For WESTERN and CENTRAL Victoria including MELBOURNE: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop during the late morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to ease from the west in the late afternoon and early evening.

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 the late morning. Peak gusts about the alpine peaks may reach up to 110 km/h during tonight and Tuesday morning. Winds are expected to ease late Tuesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, the Grampians, the Otways, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo and Buchan.

Significant observations to 10:45 am:

94 km/h wind gust at Kilmore Gap at 10:32 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.