THE Bureau of Meteorology and Victorian SES have issued a severe weather warning for Victoria, including the Mallee.
A strong cold front south of the Great Australian Bight will move towards southwestern Victoria on Wednesday night before crossing the state during Thursday.
Damaging winds around 60 km/h with peak gusts of 90-100 km/h are forecast for the Mallee, Wimmera, North Central, South West and Central forecast districts and parts of the Northern Country forecast district.
Temperatures are also expected to drop, with lows of -1C forecast over the weekend.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING – bom.gov.au
The potential local impact of this severe weather may include:
Building damage
Fallen power lines
Fallen trees and branches
Dangerous road conditions
WHAT TO DO…
Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured
Stay indoors and away from windows
Park your car undercover and away from trees
Keep clear of fallen trees and power lines
Be prepared for power outages
If it is safe to do so, check that gutters, downpipes and drains are not blocked
EMERGENCY CONTACTS…
For flood or storm emergency assistance from SES call 132 500
For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000)
FOR MORE INFORMATION…
bom.gov.au
ses.vic.gov.au
