Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland
27 NOVEMBER 2024 06:56 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:56 am Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
Damaging wind gust over the mountain peaks
Weather Situation
A vigorous northerly flow is causing damaging winds over the northeast alpine area this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are likely over the northeast alpine area this morning. Wind gusts are expected to ease during the afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
61kt wind gust observed at Mount Hotham at 6:50am AEDT
54kt wind gust observed at Mount Buller at 5:54am AEDT
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.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
