Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and
South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:45 am Thursday, 2 October 2025.
Damaging winds redeveloping over the eastern ranges during
Thursday afternoon.
Weather Situation: Damaging west to southwesterly wind gusts are
forecast to redevelop over elevated parts of the east of the state
associated with a trough crossing this afternoon. Winds are
forecast to ease this evening.
Strong west to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible over parts of the
eastern ranges from Thursday afternoon, easing Thursday
evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw,
Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 4:00 am on
Thursday
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.
02/Oct/2025 12:58 AM