03/06/2026
** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **
Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds.
Issued at 10:51 pm EST on Wednesday 3 June 2026
Where:
For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and North Central Forecast Districts.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw and Rosebud.
When:
Damaging winds developing about southern Victoria, extending to the northeast alpine areas of the State tonight with possible blizzards.
Situation:
A deep low pressure system is moving through Bass Strait, leading to an increase in westerly winds over the southern and northeastern parts of the state overnight.
For the Southern Coasts: damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h are possible overnight, before easing during Thursday morning. Strong southwesterly winds are then expected over parts of Central and Southern Victoria during the day, although these winds are not currently expected to reach severe thresholds.
For the northeast ranges: damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with damaging wind gusts up to 100 km/h are possible overnight. Blizzard conditions are also possible above 1200. Conditions are forecast to ease during Thursday morning.
93 km/h gust recorded at Falls Creek Airport at 9:06pm
94 km/h gust recorded at Mount Hotham at 8:57pm
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
What you should do:
The Victoria 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 am AEST Thursday.
