Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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For people in parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:40 pm Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

Damaging winds easing over alpine peaks shortly before redeveloping on Wednesday evening.

Weather Situation: A trough is sweeping through the ranges this evening, clearing strong north to northwesterly winds over elevated areas in its wake. A cold front approaches during Wednesday evening, bringing renewed strong north to northwesterly winds over elevated areas.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are occurring this afternoon over alpine peaks, and are expected to ease by the early evening.

For the NORTHEAST RANGES above 1200 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to redevelop during Wednesday evening. Winds are expected to ease early Thursday morning.

For the ALPINE PEAKS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of around 120 km/h are likely to redevelop over the alpine peaks during Wednesday evening. Winds may temporarily ease early on Thursday morning before redeveloping around sunrise.

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

Falls Creek Airport recorded winds averaging to 76 km/h with a gust of 111 km/h at 09:49 am.

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

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