Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in South West and parts of Central and Wimmera Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 12:09 am Tuesday, 3 October 2023.
Fast-moving gusty thunderstorms entering the South West and
Wimmera districts from South Australia.
Weather Situation: A surface trough ahead of a southwesterly cool
change is generating severe thunderstorms capable of producing
damaging wind gusts.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Edenhope, Hamilton, Warrnambool, Colac, Casterton
and Lake Bolac.
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.
02/Oct/2023 02:17 PM