07:04 Sep 08 VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. North Central, North East, South West, Central, West & South Gippsland, East Gippsland Forecast Districts. Details: Early Warning Network: ewn.au VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds for damaging winds for people in the North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts Issued at 5:05 am EST on Monday 8 September 2014. Weather Situation A high pressure system over the Tasman Sea will move steadily eastwards during Monday as a weakening cold front slips to the south of Tasmania. A stronger cold front will move rapidly across the Bight on Monday to reach the western border of Victoria around midnight then move across the State on Tuesday while an associated deep low pressure system passes south of Tasmania. Damaging winds of 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 90 km/h are forecast to develop over the South West and Central forecast districts late this morning before strengthening tonight to range 55 to 75 km/h with peak gusts near 110 km/h. These winds will extend to the North Central district this evening and to elevated parts of the North East, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts tonight. Alpine Areas may experience winds averaging 70 to 90 km/h with peak gusts around 130 km/h on Tuesday morning. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony. Keep clear of fallen power lines. For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500. For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Radar & Alerts Map: ewn.au/alerts/ Apps: ewn.au/mobile/iphone_android_apps.aspx
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 21:17:59 +0000
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