Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:53 am Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Damaging winds easing across coastal southwest Victoria and alpine regions. Weather Situation A cold front and weakening low is moving east of Victoria this morning, bringing damaging wind gusts away from the state. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: East Gippsland, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland This warning is now cancelled. 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Hotham 8:36 PM AEST. 98 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Nelson Lighthouse 8:46 PM AEST. 91 km/h wind gust recorded at Cape Otway Lighthouse at 2:52 AM AEST. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.