Severe Weather Warning IDV28000 Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds and blizzard conditions for people in the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts Issued at 4:53 am EST on Monday 23 June 2014. Weather Situation A strong cold front will reach southwestern Victoria this morning, central areas of the State in the afternoon and the northeast by the evening. Strong to gale force northerly winds ahead of the front will shift west to northwesterly following the front, with scattered showers, local hail and thunder to follow. Snow down to 700m is expected by Monday night as the colder air spreads across the State. Damaging winds around 60 to 80 km/h are expected over southern and mountain districts, with gusts around 90 to 100km/h. Peak gusts of 100-120 km/h are expected over elevated areas. Blizzard conditions are forecast for Alpine regions of the North East and Gippsland forecast districts. As at 5am Monday - Highest gusts recorded since midnight Sunday include 128km/h at Mt William, 98 km/h at Mt Buller, 94km/h at Sth Channel Island, 91km/h at Melbourne Airport and Fawkner Beacon. 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 11:00 am EST Monday. 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: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:08:14 +0000
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