Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland and parts
of Central, Mallee, South West, North East and Wimmera Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 12:42 pm Friday, 6 September 2019.
Strong winds this afternoon and Saturday
Weather Situation: A strong cold front will reach southwestern
Victoria by the afternoon before crossing the remainder of the
State during the afternoon and early evening. An associated low
pressure system will deepen over Bass Strait tonight.
DAMAGING west to southwesterly WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with
peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible in northwestern Victoria
early FRIDAY afternoon, easing in the late afternoon or evening.
Significant areas of raised dust are likely with strong
winds.
DAMAGING west to southwesterly WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with
peak gusts of 100 km/h are also expected to develop about western
coastal parts and elevated areas in the southwest district (above
500 metres) from mid afternoon FRIDAY, before extending to Central
and West Gippsland coastal parts FRIDAY evening.
DAMAGING west to southwesterly WINDS, averaging 60 to 80 km/h with
peak gusts to 110 km/h are expected to develop over Alpine areas
(above 1200 metres) and through remaining parts of Gippsland
SATURDAY morning. Wind gusts could reach 120 km/h along the far
east of the East Gippsland coast.
Blizzard conditions are possible about the Alps from FRIDAY
evening onward.
Winds are expected to ease throughout in the west during tonight,
but winds are likely to remain strong in eastern parts until
SATURDAY evening.
Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Warrnambool,
Traralgon, Moe, Bairnsdale and Orbost.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and
balcony;
* Keep clear of fallen power lines;
06/Sep/2019 12:51 PM