Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Central, East Gippsland, South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and North Central Forecast Districts. Issued at 9:00 am Wednesday, 3 June 2026. Damaging winds developing about southern Victoria and the northeast ranges. Weather Situation A deep low pressure system will move through Bass Strait, leading to an increase in westerly winds over southern Victoria throughout Wednesday afternoon. This will extend to the northeast ranges into the evening. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland For the Southern Coasts: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from early Wednesday afternoon. Winds are forecast to ease from the west during Wednesday evening and along remaining parts of southern coasts by Thursday morning. For the NORTHEAST RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS below 100 km/h are possible from late Wednesday. Winds are forecast to ease during Thursday morning. 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, Wonthaggi, Frankston, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw and Rosebud. 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 Wednesday. 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.