Live breaking news: ‘Wintry blast’ to hit multiple states

Aussies are being warned to brace for rain, storms and plunging temperatures as an upper low will change conditions in multiple states tomorrow.

Aussies are being warned to brace for rain, storms and plunging temperatures this week as an upper low changes conditions across multiple states.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said parts of south eastern Australia can expect heavy rain this week.

“Rug up #Victoria, there's a wintry blast on the way! Showers, thunderstorms & strong winds are expected overnight & on Tuesday,” the BOM said in a tweet.

Heavy falls are forecast in eastern Victoria and south eastern NSW, the ACT and Queensland.

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