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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
Winds are expected to ease during the afternoon over Melbourne, and then ease over the ranges by early evening.
Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Mt Baw Baw, Rosebud, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Significant wind observations to 10:30 am Wednesday include:
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mt Hotham at 9:57 am
Sustained 67 km/h winds were recorded at Mt Hotham at 9:00 am
Safety advice
* 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: Cancel · 5:05pm Wed 19 Aug AEST · Cancellation of Severe Weather Warning for North Central, North East, Central...
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