Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:28 am Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

Damaging winds redeveloping near Geelong and over the eastern ranges today.

Weather Situation: A new cold front approaches from the west today with damaging winds developing over central and eastern parts of the state.

For the SOUTHWEST, SURF COAST, and AREAS WEST OF MELBOURNE INCLUDING GEELONG:

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 50 to 65 km/h with peaks gusts of around 90 km/h have developed this morning, and will likely continue today as they shift westerly later this morning or early this afternoon. Winds are then expected to ease in the late afternoon or early evening.

For the EASTERN RANGES:

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts to around 110 km/h are likely to develop during later this morning or during the afternoon, before easing below warning thresholds by this evening.

Locations which may be affected include Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Hotham.

96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 9:34am this morning.

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.