Daily London
Rain has already battered parts of the state this morning, with 46.4mm of rain recorded in just three hours to 9.40am at Ovens River near Wangaratta.
The official warning said the severe weather could last for several hours.
“Locations which may be affected include Bairnsdale, Orbost, Bright, Falls Creek, Dargo and Buchan,” BoM said.
The wild weather has been caused by a “moist and unstable airmass” moving in a line across the state.
“Warm and dry conditions over northwest Victoria, with fresh to strong and gusty west to southwesterly winds in the afternoon, will lead to elevated fire dangers,” the BOM said.
It is not threatening any homes or communities, but officials are urging residents to be on alert.
