Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central, North Central and parts of Mallee, South
West, Northern Country, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:31 pm Wednesday, 1 July 2020.
Damaging winds possible with overnight storms
Weather Situation:
A cold front is crossing the state overnight tonight.
Damaging winds gusts are possible in thunderstorms in the warning
area over the next several hours. Gusts up to 90km/h possible in
storms.
Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool,
Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong and
Melbourne.
Risk of severe thunderstorms becomes negligible by around
4am
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may
be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet.
* Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and
trampolines are safely secured and 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.
* 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.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are
live.
* Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river
levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through
VicEmergency.
01/Jul/2020 09:37 PM