Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of South West, West and South Gippsland,
Central and East Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:40 am Saturday, 21 October 2023.
Damaging wind gusts to develop near the southwest coast during
Saturday night, extending to the southeast during Sunday
afternoon.
Weather Situation: Northwest to southwesterly winds will
strengthen as a low pressure system deepens over the western Bass
Strait during Saturday. The low will then move eastwards across
Bass Strait during Sunday and into the Tasman Sea Monday
morning.
For SOUTH WEST COAST: Strong northwest to southwesterly winds
averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h
are likely from Saturday night, gradually easing from the west from
late Sunday morning.
For SOUTHEAST CENTRAL and WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND: Strong
northwest to southwesterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from Sunday
afternoon, easing overnight.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Portland,
Wonthaggi, Morwell, Traralgon and Sale.
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.
20/Oct/2023 11:48 PM