Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central,
North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:27 am Monday, 2 October 2023.
Damaging wind gusts over elevated areas during Tuesday
morning.
Weather Situation: Northwesterly winds increase during Tuesday
morning ahead of an approaching upper trough. This upper trough
continues to deepen and develops into a low with an associated
surface low and cold front located over southern New South Wales
and eastern Victoria during Wednesday.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 100 km/hr are likely
over elevated areas of the central and eastern ranges during
Tuesday morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds by the middle
of Tuesday.
Locations which may be affected include Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Falls
Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
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.
01/Oct/2023 11:35 PM