Weather Warnings - Severe Weather Warning for VIC

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:33 pm Thursday, 25 July 2024.

Damaging winds have eased this afternoon.

Weather Situation
Northwesterly winds have eased ahead of a cold front which is moving across Victoria today and out in the Tasman Sea tonight.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
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.
115 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 4:44 am.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 6:00 am.
107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller at 6:49 am.

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.

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