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Severe Weather Warning for North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
For the NORTHEAST RANGES and ALPINE AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely. Winds may gust to 110 km/h about higher peaks. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also expected. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 80mm are likely. Conditions are expected to ease by around sunrise on Monday morning.
Conditions have eased over the Macedon and Central Ranges. The warning has been cancelled for these areas, but conditions will be monitored for moderate rainfall overnight.
Several Flood Watches and Warnings are current for Victoria. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Bright, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
Significant wind observations to 9:30 pm AEST Sunday include:
120 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Hotham at 6:21 pm
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Buller at 1:06 pm
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 8:33 pm
69 mm of rainfall recorded at Mt Buffalo Chalet in 6 hours to 9:15 pm
61.8 mm of rainfall recorded at Handcocks in 6 hours to 9:30 pm
Conditions have eased over the Macedon and Central Ranges. The warning has been cancelled for these areas, but conditions will be monitored for moderate rainfall overnight.
Several Flood Watches and Warnings are current for Victoria. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Bright, Falls Creek, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
Significant wind observations to 9:30 pm AEST Sunday include:
120 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Hotham at 6:21 pm
106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Buller at 1:06 pm
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 8:33 pm
69 mm of rainfall recorded at Mt Buffalo Chalet in 6 hours to 9:15 pm
61.8 mm of rainfall recorded at Handcocks in 6 hours to 9:30 pm
Safety advice
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.
* 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.
Areas affected
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
Version history
Replaced by: Update · 4:28am Mon 10 Aug AEST · Severe Weather Warning for North East and East Gippsland forecast districts
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