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Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Central and South West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 am Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Damaging winds redeveloping about southern Victoria from the late morning.

Weather Situation: A deep low pressure system is moving through Bass Strait, leading to a strong burst of southwesterly winds redeveloping from the west of the warning area during the late morning, before moving over bayside Melbourne and the Bass Coast during the afternoon and early evening.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h may redevelop late this morning and afternoon for a period, before easing later in the evening.

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

Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Frankston, Rosebud and Apollo Bay.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

93 km/h gust recorded at Falls Creek Airport at 9:06pm

94 km/h gust recorded at Mount Hotham at 8:57pm

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 am AEST Thursday.

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.