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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning

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

Issued at 4:53 am Wednesday, 29 July 2026.

Damaging winds easing across coastal southwest Victoria and alpine regions.

Weather Situation: A cold front and weakening low is moving east of Victoria this morning, bringing damaging wind gusts away from the state.

This warning is now cancelled.

106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Hotham 8:36 PM AEST.

98 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Nelson Lighthouse 8:46 PM AEST.

91 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Otway Lighthouse at 2:52 AM AEST.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

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.