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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

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

Issued at 4:55 pm Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

Damaging winds developing this evening about parts of the Otways Coast and the higher elevations of the eastern ranges and the Grampians.

Weather Situation: Increased northerly flow today ahead of a cold front moving through western and central Victoria during Wednesday. Winds ease from the west during Wednesday morning behind the front.

FOR THE GRAMPIANS ABOVE 1000 METRES: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are forecast to develop this evening and persist through Wednesday morning before easing by Wednesday afternoon.

FOR THE OTWAYS COAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible this evening, easing before dawn Wednesday.

FOR THE EASTERN RANGES ABOVE 1400 METRES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts of around 90 km/h are possible this evening, becoming more likely overnight tonight and persisting through Wednesday morning before easing by Wednesday afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Apollo Bay.

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.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.