Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South West Forecast District.

Issued at 5:54 pm Sunday, 17 November 2024.

Damaging winds are possible for the southwest coast.

Weather Situation: The strong cold front has moved east into the Tasman Sea with easing conditions behind it. A trough pushing eastwards behind the cold front will bring the risk of damaging winds to exposed locations in the southwest.

For Northeast Victoria:

HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS have eased through northeastern Victoria.

For Southwest Victoria:

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible for exposed coastal locations in the South West district during Sunday afternoon and evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease below warning thresholds by late Sunday evening.

Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool and Portland.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

A 148 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT HOTHAM AT 10:22AM.

A 131 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT BULLER AT 2:53AM.

80 mm was recorded at Mount Hotham in 6 hours to 3:40 pm.

A 94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 2:37pm.

A 124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 9:53am.

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.