Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds in North East Ranges, VIC
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BOM has issued a high-severity severe weather warning for damaging winds across multiple Victorian forecast districts including the North East Ranges and alpine areas.
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- Record type
- Severe Weather Warning
- Affected area
- Victoria, Australia
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
Severe Weather Warning (IDV21037) for damaging winds issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The warning is a renewal, issued at 10:37 am AEST Sunday, 20 September 2026, and expires at 2026-09-20T09:37:43Z.
Affected Areas
Parts of East Gippsland, South West, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera forecast districts in Victoria. Specific locations that may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Apollo Bay.
What You Should Do
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. 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.
Expected Conditions
Northwesterly winds increase ahead of a trough and cold front. For the Grampians: strong to damaging winds averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h this morning, easing late afternoon. For the Otway Ranges: damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h from morning to late afternoon. For the North-east Ranges including alpine areas: damaging winds averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h from early afternoon until the very early hours of Monday morning.
Timeline
Issued 10:37 am AEST Sunday 20 September 2026. Winds expected to ease in the west during the afternoon but linger about alpine areas until early Monday morning. Warning expires 2026-09-20T09:37:43Z.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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