Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 2:15 am Monday, 23 June 2025.

Damaging wind gusts possibly developing over the higher peaks early this morning.

Weather Situation: An approaching cold front will lead to a strengthening northwesterly flow about the State today, with potentially damaging wind gusts developing about the highest parts of the Grampians and Alpine area from early this morning.

Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 100 km/h are possible in the Grampians above 1000 m and over the Alpine areas above 1200 m from early this morning.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds in the Grampians this evening, before potentially strengthening again to damaging thresholds again on Tuesday morning.

Similarly an easing of winds is expected over the Alpine areas early Tuesday morning, before potentially strengthening again above warning thresholds on Tuesday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include the Grampians (Mt William), Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.

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.