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Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

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

Issued at 10:29 am Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Damaging winds developing about parts of southern Victoria today.

Weather Situation: A deep low pressure system to the northeast of Tasmania extends a trough through Bass Strait. A burst of strong southwesterly winds associated with the trough will sweep across southern parts of Victoria today before winds abate later this evening.

Strong winds averaging 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are forecast to develop this morning along parts of the South West coast, extending to areas of the Central District this afternoon and early evening.

Winds will ease from the South West coast during the evening, and throughout the remainder of the warning area by late 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, St Kilda, Frankston, Rosebud 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 5:00 pm 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.