Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central, North Central and parts of Northern
Country, West and South Gippsland, South West, North East and
Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:31 pm Tuesday, 13 February 2024.
Severe thunderstorms occurring across central Victoria.
Weather Situation: A trough will cross the state today, with gusty
severe thunderstorms likely ahead of this feature.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Seymour,
Maryborough, Kyneton, Melbourne and Bacchus Marsh.
130 km/h wind gust recorded at Mt Gellibrand at 11:35 am.
122 km/h wind gust recorded at Avalon airport at 2:19 pm.
98 km/h wind gust recorded at Mt William at 9:41 am.
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.
13/Feb/2024 03:38 AM