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Severe Weather Warning for North East, South West, 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 OTWAYS: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are continuing, easing into the evening.
For the NORTH-EAST RANGES including ALPINE AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are likely, easing by the very early hours of Monday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Apollo Bay.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Wimmera district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 3:56 pm.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 1:01 pm.
For the NORTH-EAST RANGES including ALPINE AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts of around of 100 km/h are likely, easing by the very early hours of Monday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Apollo Bay.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Wimmera district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 3:56 pm.
104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Aireys Inlet at 1:01 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, South West, North East and West and South Gippsland, Wimmera forecast district
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 · 10:57pm Sun 20 Sep AEST · Severe Weather Warning for North East and East Gippsland forecast districts
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