Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and South West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:58 pm Wednesday, 17 August 2022.
Damaging winds developing early on Thursday.
Weather Situation
North to northwesterly winds are increasing ahead of an approaching cold front during Wednesday, peaking in strength as the cold front is passing during Thursday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 km/hr with peak gusts of around 90 km/hr are likely over the Otways and the Surf Coast, and the central ranges from the early hours of Thursday, then extending to the eastern ranges during Thursday morning.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to around 110 km/h are possible over higher elevations above 1500 m over the eastern ranges, with blizzards possible about the higher peaks.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds over the central ranges and Otways during Thursday afternoon, and throughout by late Thursday evening or early Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Apollo Bay, Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
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 11:00 pm AEST 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
Mt Baw Baw (37.8306°S, 146.1131°E, 1139m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Snow falling above 1500 metres in the evening. Damaging winds possible about the ranges. Winds N/NW 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 35 km/h before tending W/NW 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 18.
Forecast for Mt Baw Baw (37.8306°S, 146.1131°E, 1139m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 2° -1° -1° -4° -2° -4° -3° Maximum 5° 1° -1° 2° 2° -2° 0° Chance of rain 90% 90% 70% 20% 90% 70% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Moderate Severe High Severe Severe Severe Severe 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 26
(km/h)25
(km/h)11
(km/h)13
(km/h)13
(km/h)15
(km/h)7
(km/h)13
(km/h)23
(km/h)27
(km/h)11
(km/h)15
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(km/h)14
(km/h)Wind direction N N W WNW W WSW NW WNW NNW NNW WSW WSW NW W Relative humidity 91% 92% 97% 80% 100% 96% 83% 72% 84% 89% 98% 95% 98% 97% Dew point 2°C 2°C -1°C -3°C -1°C -2°C -3°C -3°C -2°C -1°C -3°C -3°C -2°C -1°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mt Baw Baw (37.8306°S, 146.1131°E, 1139m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:30am EST 6:57am EST 5:41pm EST 6:08pm EST 11:29pm EST 10:20am EST Waning gibbous
Last quarter Aug 19 New moon Aug 27 First quarter Sep 04 Full moon Sep 10 -
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