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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning

For people in East Gippsland and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:40 pm Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Damaging winds have eased across alpine peaks.

Weather Situation: A deep low pressure system and associated cold front continues to approach Victoria, with northwesterly winds ahead of the cold front as it crosses the state.

This warning is now cancelled.

A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

94 km/h wind gust recorded at Mt Hotham at 4:00 am.

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.