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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in South West, North Central and parts of Central, East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:54 pm Monday, 22 July 2019.

Strong and gusty northerly winds developing.

Weather Situation: Northerly winds will strengthen this afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front.

DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, are likely over western and central parts of the warning area this afternoon before extending to eastern parts tonight.

Elevated areas (above 400 metres above sea level) and the coastal fringe are most at risk.

Winds are expected to ease during Tuesday morning before increasing again on Tuesday night as another front crosses Victoria.

Locations which may be affected include Kyneton, Ballarat, Wonthaggi, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek.

Highest wind gusts recorded up to 4.30pm today:

- 89 km/h at Cape Nelson at 3.44pm

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony;
* Keep clear of fallen power lines;


The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Monday.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and
South Gippsland forecast districts.

Issued at 4:39 pm EST on Monday 22 July 2019.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong
northwesterly winds are expected to develop tonight over parts of the Southwest
and Wimmera districts and will extend to parts of the North Central, North
East, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts on Tuesday. There
is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Monday.