Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Refer to VicEmergency for AWS alerts

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

Issued at 10:45 am Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

Damaging winds over alpine peaks easing today and redeveloping on Wednesday evening.

Weather Situation: A trough lies through Victoria and Southern NSW, sustaining strong north to northwesterly winds over elevated areas. The trough will clear this evening before a cold front approaches during Wednesday evening, bringing renewed strong north to northwesterly winds over elevated areas.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of up to 120 km/h are occurring this morning over alpine peaks, and are expected to begin easing during the afternoon and cease by the evening.

DAMAGING WINDS 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are likely to redevelop over the high country as a cold front approaches during Wednesday evening.

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

Mount Hotham recorded winds averaging to 80 km/h with a gust of 122 km/h at 05:10 am.

Falls Creek Airport recorded winds averaging to 76 km/h with a gust of 106 km/h at 04:47 am.

Mount Buller Airport recorded winds averaging to 80 km/h with a gust of 117 km/h at 08:22 am.

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.