Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:22 pm Sunday, 3 May 2026. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall expected across elevated areas of eastern Victoria, easing during Monday morning. Weather Situation A cold front and associated upper-level disturbance will traverse the state today, generating gusty northerly winds ahead of the system. A broad cloud band associated with the front is situated over the east of the state, resulting in scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms leading to the risk of heavy rainfall over the northeast for the remainder of today and into Monday morning. DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of 110 km/h are possible over elevated areas above 1600 metres during the late afternoon and early evening. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 90 km/h are also possible with thunderstorms within the warning area. The risk of damaging winds will ease by late this evening. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the eastern Victorian ranges, particularly about the northern aspects. Six-hourly rainfall totals up to 70 mm are possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 80 mm are likely, with higher falls to 110 mm possible. HEAVY RAINFALL should ease below warning thresholds early on Monday morning. Severe thunderstorms with HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are possible across the remainder of the North East district and parts of central and Gippsland districts during this afternoon and evening. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings will be issued as required. Locations which may be affected include Corryong, Bright, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller. 93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 2:07 pm. 107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 1:31 pm. 106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 1:25 pm. 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 pm AEST Sunday. 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.