Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:33 am Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

Damaging winds continue about the eastern ranges, easing early this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A strong north to northwesterly flow will continue ahead of an approaching cold front for the next few hours, before gradually easing into the early afternoon.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are possible about elevated parts of the eastern ranges for the next few hours.

Damaging winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by early this afternoon.

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

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central and North Central districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

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.