Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:33 pm Monday, 16 June 2025.

Damaging winds developing about Alpine areas on Tuesday with blizzard conditions.

Weather Situation: Westerly winds are expected to strengthen across elevated parts of northeast Victoria from early Tuesday morning in response to a low pressure system to the south of Tasmania.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about Alpine areas above 1400 m from early Tuesday morning.

Winds are expected to ease by early Tuesday evening.

BLIZZARD conditions are forecast over alpine areas above 1400 m from early Tuesday until early Tuesday evening.

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

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.