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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Tarwin Lower to Fish Creek and South to Wilsons Prom.

  • This Advice is for damaging winds.
Stay informed and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include property damage, fallen trees and power lines.
What you should do: 
  • Avoid travel if possible.
  • Park your car undercover and away from trees. 
  • Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous. 
  • Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so. 
  • When preparing your property, ensure you take appropriate safety precautions and do so well before the severe weather arrives. 

If you are driving: 
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater. 
  • Be aware of road hazards such as mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges. 
  • For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70). 

You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings. 

Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. For severe weather related emergency assistance from the SES, phone 132 500.
Impacts in your area:
The severe weather has resulted in
  • Building damage 
  • Fallen power lines 
  • Fallen trees and branches 
  • Broken windows 
  • Damage to vehicles 
  • Dangerous road conditions 
  • Power, water, sewerage and telephone services could be lost in the area.
  • The warning are has been severely effected by this storm. Many roads are known to be blocked by debris and fallen trees. Travel, unless essential, should be avoided.
  • Grounded powerlines may remain live, please keep clear
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 22/10/2025 09:50 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed: 
  • www.emergency.vic.gov.au
  • VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226.
  • VicEmergency app
  • Facebook or Twitter (#vicstorms)  
  • Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
  • For information on power outages check www.energy.vic.gov.au/safety-and-emergencies/power-outages
  • For recovery information contact South Gippsland council at  https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ or https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.   
  •  If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.