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Storm sweeps through region

499771_01 A strong cold front brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region on Friday. Picture: Michelle Brady
By Peter Bannan

DAMAGING winds brought down trees in the Swan Hill region on Friday, with the SES responding to three requests for assistance. The strongest wind gust had a destructive speed of 85km/h, recorded at 5.05pm. Volunteers responded to branches down on Murray Valley Highway and two residential streets in town. Small hail stones were also reported […]

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