Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:51 pm Sunday, 14 December 2025.

Damaging winds developing in parts of Gippsland.

Weather Situation: A vigorous southwesterly flow behind a cold front that passed through eastern Victoria is generating damaging wind gusts this afternoon.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts to 100 km/h are likely in parts of eastern and southern Gippsland over the next few hours.

Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during the early evening.

Locations which may be affected include Bairnsdale and Sale.

100 km/h gust observed at Bairnsdale at 4:47 pm.

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.