Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of North East, West and South Gippsland, Northern Country and North Central Forecast Districts. Issued at 5:53 pm Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Localised damaging wind gusts for parts of eastern Victoria for the next few hours. Weather Situation A cold front will move rapidly eastwards through across Victoria today. Fast moving showers and thunderstorms capable of producing localised damaging wind gusts are likely over this area in the next few hours. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Corryong, Mansfield and Mt Buller. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. A 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Eildon Fire Tower at 5:24 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 warning is due to be issued by 8:55 pm. 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.