Blizzards, powerful winds bring destruction to multiple states
Share this @internewscast.com

An Antarctic blast carrying fierce wind gusts up to 128km/h has lashed south-eastern parts of the country.

Residents in South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and parts of NSW and the ACT experienced a chilly night as blizzard-like conditions delivered low-level snow and strong winds.

Rare tornadoes even hit Adelaide last night.

Experts say the cold front is expected to ease off from Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

Residents in South Australua, Victoria, Tasmania, and parts of NSW and the ACT have shivered through the night as blizzard-like conditions brought low-level snow and powerful winds. (Nine)

Hundreds of trees uprooted across Victoria

The SES has responded to 1300 calls for help in the last 24 hours as winds brought down trees across Victoria.

The South West Barwon region, including Warrnambool and Portland, copped the brunt of the winds.

SES assistant chief officer Mark Cattell said as many as 800 of those calls were for fallen trees.

SES assistant chief officer Mark Cattell said as many as 800 of those callouts were for fallen trees. (Nine)

“We had several trees on cars, two very early yesterday afternoon with people in them. They were able to get out of the vehicles okay,” Cattell said.

“We also had a person trapped under a tree at one stage earlier in the day.”

That person was taken to hospital, Cattell said.

Mt Hotham recorded gusts as strong as 128km/h, Wilsons Promontory saw gusts of 117km/h, and Mount William experienced winds of up to 107km/h.

Parts of Victoria are still being lashed by wild winds this morning after a long, busy night for the State Emergency Service.
Parts of Victoria are still being lashed by wild winds this morning after a long, busy night for the State Emergency Service. (Nine)

Weather warnings remain active for the north-east of the state and the Gippsland region as the cold front progresses across Victoria.

“As the front continues to move to the west it will abate somewhat,” Cattell said.

“The winds won’t be as high, but we still are expecting some high gusts, probably up to 60 to 70 km/h.”

Vehicles at Falls Creek were blanketed in snow after an overnight blizzard covered the ski resort in 24cm of fresh snow.

Vehicles were covered in snow after 24 cm fell overnight. (Falls Creek)

A strong southwesterly wind is bringing gusts of up to 60km/h this afternoon, but conditions are expected to stablise as the day goes on.

Ballarat locals were surprised by an unusual patch of snow fall after temperatures dipped below zero, while Albury Wodonga was pummelled by hail.

Fierce wind gusts hurled a trampoline onto a fence in Geelong. (Supplied)

In Warrnambool, wind gusts reached 102km/h and Point Cook saw winds up to 91km/h.

Winds have eased through eastern Victoria, meaning a previous severe weather wanring in place for much of regional Victoria has been cancelled.

In southern Victoria, winds are expected to ease by the afternoon.

There is also a warning for blizzards in the Alpine Region.

Authorities are warning that if you don’t need to travel, stay off the roads.

Parts of Victoria are still being lashed by wild winds this morning after a long, busy night for the State Emergency Service.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe wind warnings for the rest of today in Melbourne and the state’s east. (Nine)

NSW authorities urge residents to shelter from strong winds

Parts of NSW have also been issued severe wind warnings, with strong gusts expected to lash a large part of the coast today.

The Illawarra region faced the strongest winds, with damaging gusts reaching 110km/h in the alpine areas and up to 90km/h in the central and southern ranges, as well as the Illawarra.

NSW coast
Meanwhile, parts of NSW have also been issued severe wind warnings, with strong gusts expected to lash a large part of the coast today. (BoM)
Barrington Tops National Park was covered in snow. (Facebook)

The SES is urging residents to move vehicles under cover or away from tree and stay at least eight metres away from fallen powerlines.

Wind gusts in Sydney’s CBD reached 70 km/h this morning.

A severe wind warning for the ACT has been cancelled after conditions eased.

The Great Dividing Range was also coated in snow, where snow showers blanketed Barrington Tops National Park.

The winds won’t reach Queensland, with sunny weather in store for the day.

Cold front brings fast-moving tornadoes to suburban Adelaide

Residents in South Australia are recovering after two small tornadoes battered parts of Adelaide yesterday evening.

Roof tiles were blown off and cars were damaged as winds exceeded 130 km/h across Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Roof tiles were blown off and cars were damaged as winds exceeded 130 km/h across Adelaide’s northern suburbs. (Nine)
Residents in South Australia are recovering after two small tornadoes battered parts of Adelaide yesterday evening.
Residents in South Australia are recovering after two small tornadoes battered parts of Adelaide yesterday evening. (Nine)

Roof tiles were blown off and cars were damaged as winds exceeded 130 km/h across Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

This unusual weather event was triggered by a strong cold front that brought hail to the southern suburbs, uprooted large trees, and caused power outages for thousands.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Australian Families May Have Hidden Wealth, Yet Hesitate to Cash In

When selecting gifts for significant occasions like weddings or birthdays, gold jewelry…
Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Minister for Cyber Security, Minister for the Arts and Leader of the House Tony Burke arrives for Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 28 August 2025. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Hundreds of Former Inmates Set for Deportation to Pacific Nation

Hundreds of criminals born overseas who were previously released into the Australian…
Late crime-busting sheriff Buford Pusser inspired Hollywood. Investigators say he killed his wife

US Sheriff Who Inspired Movie Allegedly Murdered His Wife, Authorities Report

A deceased sheriff from Tennessee, who inspired a Hollywood film about a…
Retail workers assaulted

“Shocking Videos Reveal Why Our Team Fears Coming into Work”

Startling footage has been unveiled, revealing the violence retail employees face from…
Peter Nguyen-Ha

Drug Trafficker Imprisoned for Shooting Spree Leading to Man’s Death

“Unbridled thuggery” is how a judge has described a drug dealer’s revenge…

Donald Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris

Former US President Donald Trump has been alleged to commit a “new…
20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

New Orleans Commemorates 20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the US Gulf Coast with catastrophic…

The Reason Anthony Albanese was Pursued by Irate Tractor-Driving Farmers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may not have anticipated a completely warm reception…

Israel Resumes Military Operations in Gaza, Recovers Two Hostage Remains

Israel’s military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary…
Porepunkah police shooting victims Vadim de Waart and Neal Thompson.

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Porepunkah Ambush Victims

Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart…
The Ukrainian military said the two bridges near the border with Ukraine's Kharkiv region were being used by the Russian military to resupply their troops.

Ukraine Destroys Two Important Russian Bridges Using Russian Mines and Affordable $600 Drones

Ukraine claims to have destroyed two bridges inside Russia using just a…

Divided US court rules that numerous tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are illegal

A divided United States appeals court has decided that many of Donald…