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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of the Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:41 am Friday, 13 January 2017.
WEATHER SITUATION:
A cold front approaching from the west will cross the State today, entering western Victoria late morning but not reaching the far east until this evening.
Northerly winds will increase this morning ahead of the cold front.
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely about parts of the Southwest, Central, North Central, Northeast and Gippsland districts, mainly affecting areas above 600 metres elevation. Alpine areas in the east (above 1200 metres) are likely to experience peak gusts around 110 km/h during the afternoon.
Winds are expected to ease over the west during the afternoon and should ease over Alpine areas later Friday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Mount William, Kyneton, Ballarat, Daylesford and all Alpine resorts.
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;
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Friday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at
www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 217. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
http://www.bom.gov.au