Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in North Central and parts of Central, East Gippsland,
South West, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:30 pm Monday, 19 July 2021.
STRONG AND GUSTY COLD CHANGE ON TUESDAY
Weather Situation:
A strong and gusty cold front is forecast to cross Victoria during
Tuesday.
DAMAGING SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak
gusts of around 90 km/h are possible with and behind a cold front
on Tuesday about Alpine areas, and about elevated parts of the
Otways, Grampians, Central Ranges and Strzelecki Ranges.
The DAMAGING WINDS are expected the develop about the Otways and
Grampians during the mid to late morning, then extend to the
central and eastern ranges, and the Strzeleckis, from the early
afternoon. Winds will gradually ease from the west during the
evening.
Locations which may be affected include Stawell, Seymour,
Castlemaine, Kyneton, Bright and Falls Creek.
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.
19/Jul/2021 03:42 PM