Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:57 pm Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

Damaging winds have eased this afternoon, but redeveloping on Wednesday afternoon.

Weather Situation: A vigorous north to northwesterly flow is expected to continue easing from the eastern ranges this evening as a cold front clears to the east of the state. Damaging winds may redevelop on Wednesday afternoon ahead of another front, before easing on Thursday.

Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h may redevelop over parts of the eastern ranges from Wednesday afternoon.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds on Thursday.

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

93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 2:46 pm.

96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Hotham at 2:24 pm.

107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Buller at 10:03 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.