Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Warning to Sheep Graziers for Wimmera, North Central, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts Issued at 04:41 AM EST on Thursday 01 October 2026 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: Wimmera, North Central, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Thursday night and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include the South West forecast district and parts of the Wimmera, North Central, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Thursday.