Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:45 am Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
Damaging wind gusts continue over the mountain peaks.
Weather Situation
A vigorous northerly flow is causing damaging winds over the northeast alpine area this morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 70 to 80 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are likely over the northeast alpine area this morning. Wind gusts are expected to ease during the afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
115 km/h wind gust observed at Mount Hotham at 9:37am.
100 km/h wind gust observed at Mount Buller at 5:54am.
95 km/h wind gust observed at Falls Creek at 9:20am.
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.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Licola (37.6269°S, 146.6237°E, 176m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, becoming less likely this afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, with damaging winds, large hail and possible heavy falls in the W during this afternoon and evening. Winds NW/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 22 to 28.
Forecast for Licola (37.6269°S, 146.6237°E, 176m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 16° 16° 15° 15° 15° 14° 16° Maximum 28° 25° 21° 20° 26° 29° 27° Chance of rain 80% 70% 80% 90% 70% 40% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Extreme Very High Very High Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 15
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(km/h)Wind direction NNE N ESE SE ESE SE SE SE NW W W SSW NNW WSW Relative humidity 78% 59% 87% 67% 98% 85% 100% 96% 81% 54% 76% 46% 68% 62% Dew point 17°C 18°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 17°C 15°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 16°C 18°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Licola (37.6269°S, 146.6237°E, 176m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:14am EDT 5:45am EDT 8:14pm EDT 8:45pm EDT 3:19am EDT 4:28pm EDT Waning crescent New moon Dec 01 First quarter Dec 09 Full moon Dec 15 Last quarter Dec 23 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland
- Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of North East, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland
- Brown Rot Advice for Northern Country, North Central, North East and East Gippsland
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days