More wild, windy, stormy weather for Victoria folks, not surprising given the synoptic charts; the pressure gradient around the low, particularly ahead of the cold front, is quite steep and tight! Batten down the hatches everybody!!
Severe Weather Warning
for damaging winds
for people in the North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Issued at 10:51 am EDT on Tuesday 15 October 2013.
Weather Situation
A cold front approaching from the west will reach western Victoria late Wednesday, crossing the remainder of Victoria overnight and early Thursday. An associated deep low pressure system will pass south of Tasmania Wednesday night and Thursday.
Damaging winds around 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100km/h are forecast for parts of the North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts for Wednesday. Exposed elevated areas are most susceptible. Over exposed Alpine areas, winds are expected to average 80 to 90 km/h Wednesday night with gusts of 120 to 130km/h likely.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
Move vehicles under cover or away from 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.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Tuesday.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at
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The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.
Source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology