Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning for South West Forecast District. Issued at 10:09 pm Sunday, 17 November 2024. Damaging winds have eased for the southwest coast. cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas: South West Severe weather is no longer occurring in Victoria. The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. A 148 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT HOTHAM AT 10:22AM. A 131 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT MOUNT BULLER AT 2:53AM. 80 mm was recorded at Mount Hotham in 6 hours to 3:40 pm. A 94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham Airport at 2:37pm. A 124 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 9:53am. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.