Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Warning to Sheep Graziers for North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts Issued at 04:42 PM EST on Thursday 01 October 2026 Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: North Central, North East, 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 and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions. Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas: Wimmera forecast district The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Wimmera forecast district has been cancelled. The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Thursday.