Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in East Gippsland and parts of North East and West and
South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:13 pm Sunday, 19 December 2021.
Squally thunderstorms across eastern Victoria.
Weather Situation: A cold front over eastern Victoria will
continue to move rapidly east. A strong upper atmospheric system
will further support thunderstorms near and east of the cold
front.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next
several hours in the East Gippsland and parts of the North East and
West and South Gippsland districts. Locations which may be affected
include Dargo, Bairnsdale, Orbost, Buchan, Mallacoota and
Omeo.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North Central
and Central districts and the warning for these districts are
CANCELLED.
Yarrawonga recorded a wind gust of 100 km/h at 12:40pm
Essendon recorded a gust of 100km/h at 2:43pm
Fawkner Beacon recorded a gust of 115 km/h at 2:34pm
St Kilda recorded a gust of 102km/h at 2:42pm
Rutherglen recorded 34.8mm of rainfall in the 30 minutes to
2:30pm
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.
19/Dec/2021 05:17 PM