UPDATE, September 15, 10am: The recent weather warning has been cancelled for Daylesford and Kyneton.
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The Bureau of Meteorology released an update for yesterday's warning saying the immediate threat of severe weather had passed.
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They said the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
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.
Cold front to bring gusty winds back to central Victorian towns
EARLIER: A strong cold front could bring gusty winds across townships like Daylesford and Kyneton heading into the weekend.
The Bureau of Meteorology has released a severe weather warning for people in parts of central and north central regions with weather set to change on the morning of September 15.
They said the front will move quickly across the state early Friday morning with damaging winds expected about elevated terrain as it moved by.
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Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h are likely over the central ranges early Friday morning.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds across the central ranges by sunrise and about the northeast during the late morning and early afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Kyneton, Daylesford, Bright, Falls Creek, Mt Buller and Omeo.
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.
The next severe weather warning will be issued by 5pm on September 14.
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
