Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:35 pm Friday, 6 June 2025.

Damaging winds continue overnight through the northeastern parts of the State.

Weather Situation: Strong, northerly winds have shifted into eastern Victoria ahead of an approaching cold front. The risk of damaging winds is predominantly for the elevated terrain and the immediate lee slopes through central and eastern parts of the State overnight tonight. A second cold front which approaches the west of the state on Saturday afternoon may see strong to damaging winds redevelop through elevated areas.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100km/h are possible this evening about the northeastern ranges. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds early Saturday.

Locations which may be affected include Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

A 95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Gellibrand at 4.04 pm.

A 98 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 6.12 pm.

A 89 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 8.13 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.