Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in North East and parts of East Gippsland, West and
South Gippsland and Northern Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:45 pm Tuesday, 19 March 2024.
Severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall continue in
the northeast.
Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed in an
unstable airmass ahead of a trough that is moving into the
northeast of the state. Thunderstorms are moving to the east and
will persist into the early evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Wodonga, Wangaratta, Corryong, Bright, Falls Creek and
Omeo.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North Central
district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
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.
19/Mar/2024 06:55 AM