A low-pressure system is currently bringing severe winds and rainfall to various states, including Victoria.
The winds have swept across NSW this morning, already impacting flight operations at Sydney Airport.
A small amount of rain is also expected today, following heavy rains and flooding in South Australia yesterday and overnight.
The Adelaide Hills region saw 25mm to 30mm of rain while the CBD saw about 10mm.
The State Emergency Service received 100 calls for help as trees fell and some areas flooded.
The ACT will also experience strong winds and near-freezing conditions, with temperatures as low as 1 degree this morning, and a high of 8 degrees.
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Victoria, particularly the East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland, Central, and North Central Forecast Districts, will face the impact of strong and destructive winds.
Winds in East Gippsland are expected to hit 60km/h with damaging gusts up to 90km/h.
There will also be 5mm to 15mm of rainfall today, as well as abnormally high tides for the entire Victorian coastline.
The windy conditions prevailing across multiple states in Australia’s southern regions are expected to persist until later today, but the forecast suggests an improvement in conditions by tomorrow.
