Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central and parts of East Gippsland, South West,
North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 10:37 am Sunday, 15 November 2020.
DAMAGING WINDS DEVELOPING TODAY
Weather Situation: Strong and gusty northerly winds developing
ahead of a low pressure trough expected to cross the State later
tonight into Monday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around
100 to 110 km/h are expected across elevated areas (above 400m) of
western Victoria, extending to elevated areas of central Victoria
during the morning then extending to the far east during the
evening.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 45 to 55 km/h with peak wind gusts
around 90 km/h are possible through remaining parts of the warning
area from later this morning.
Winds are expected to continue overnight Sunday into Monday, but
will ease from the west behind a change which is expected to reach
western Victoria late tonight, central districts early Monday then
clearing the east during Monday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Geelong,
Melbourne, Frankston, Bacchus Marsh and Falls Creek.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may
be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet.
* Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and
trampolines are safely secured and 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.
* 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.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are
live.
* Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river
levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through
VicEmergency.
15/Nov/2020 10:52 AM