ewn.com.au Alert - VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds @ 24-Aug-2010 12:20 PM

VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for people in the Western and Alpine Areas forecast districts.

Issued at 11:43 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 around noon before extending eastwards during the afternoon.

Damaging winds averaging 50 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are forecast for the Western and Alpine Areas forecast districts. Winds should ease in the Western District tonight.

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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