Severe Weather Warning IDV28000 Severe Weather Warning 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 10:51 am EST on Friday 27 June 2014. Weather Situation A strong cold front will cross the Bight today, with an associated low pressure system crossing waters south of the Bight to be just west of Tasmania by Saturday morning. Northerly winds will strengthen over southern Victoria today, reaching gale force at times ahead of the front. This front is not expected to cross the State until Saturday, with colder and squally west to southwest winds following the change. Damaging winds of around 60 km/h with peak gusts of about 100 km/h are forecast for parts of the North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts on Friday and Saturday, particularly over elevated areas. Alpine Areas are likely to experience winds of 60 to 80 km/h with peak gusts around 120 km/h. A wind gust of 104 km/h was recorded at Mt Hotham this 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. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Friday. This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureaus website at bom.gov.au or call 1300-659-217*. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 03:03:09 +0000
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