Weather Warning

This warning affects:Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera.

Severe Weather Warning for parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDV21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 4:48 PM EST on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging winds developing over parts of the state during Friday.

Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds strengthen on Friday ahead of an approaching cold front. The cold front will cross Victoria during Friday evening and move into the Tasman Sea during Saturday morning, with winds shifting westerly and easing in its wake.

Northwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from mid Friday morning, including northern parts of Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges and the Mornington Peninsula. DAMAGING WINDS becoming likely from late Friday morning, with peak gusts of around 100 km/h for areas above 1200 metres. Winds are expected to temporarily ease during Friday afternoon.

West to southwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible during Friday evening, including the southeast suburbs of Melbourne and the Bass Coast, as the front moves through central Victoria. Winds will gradually ease from the west behind the front, easing throughout the state by early Saturday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Frankston, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Rosebud, and parts of the Melbourne Metropolitan area.

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.

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.