01/06/2026
Severe weather is expected to move across our network from 5pm today and to continue throughout the night.
A storm front with damaging winds and heavy rain is predicted for Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and South West districts.
These conditions can increase the risk of trees falling on powerlines, causing power outages across our network.
Customer and community safety is our number one priority - please get power prepared:
• Life support customers, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
• If your power goes out, check Outage Tracker for the latest restoration times: www.outagetracker.com.au
• Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile phones.
• If you’re in immediate danger, call 000. For emergency services, call the SES on 13 25 00.
• Stay away from fallen or damaged powerlines. Assume all wires are live.
• Never enter floodwaters.
• See more tips at www.ausnetservices.com.au/outages
Please stay safe and share this information with friends and family.
** This warning has been cancelled. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **
Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds.
Issued at: 4:58 pm on Monday 1 June 2026.
Where:
For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and South West Forecast Districts. Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo and Mt Baw Baw.
When:
Damaging winds developing about central and eastern areas this evening.
Situation:
A deep low pressure system and associated cold front continues to approach Victoria today, with vigorous northwesterly winds expected ahead of the cold front as it crosses the state tonight and into Tuesday morning.
Impacts:
For Central Victoria: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h are likely to develop over the Macedon and Otway ranges and their southern slopes alongside lower lying areas, including the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Additionally, exposed areas around the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas may also see damaging wind gusts to 90 km/h this evening.
For the Northeastern Ranges: Damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over elevated areas above 1200 metres from late this evening.
Winds are forecast to ease from central Victoria before dawn on Tuesday, and from the northeastern ranges by late Tuesday morning.
What you should do:
The Victoria 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.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and.../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.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Monday.
