ewn.com.au Alert - VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds @ 24-Aug-2010 7:16 AM

VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

or people in the Western forecast district.

Issued at 4:33 am EST on Tuesday 24 August 2010.
Weather Situation

An active cold front is rapidly approaching from the west and is expected to enter the southwest of the State during the late morning before extending eastwards during the afternoon.

Damaging northwesterly winds averaging 45 to 60 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are forecast for the Western forecast district during the late morning and afternoon. Temporary moderation is expected later in the day.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* People should not park or shelter under trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

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