IDV21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology



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Cancellation Severe Weather Warning

For people in East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.



Issued at 4:01 am Wednesday, 23 September 2020.



WINDS EASING



Weather Situation: A cold front has crossed Victoria.



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.



Strongest wind gusts recorded during Wednesday:



Wilsons Promontory 107 km/h at 06:36pm



Mount William 98 km/h at 12:18pm



Mount Gellibrand 96 km/h at 03:09pm



South Channel Island 95 km/h at 04:08pm



Falls Creek 95 km/h at 07:14pm



Gelantipy 95 km/h at 01:13pm



Mount Hotham 93 km/h at 06:48pm



Omeo 91 km/h at 12:07pm



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.

