Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 05:10 AM EST on Monday 07 June 2021
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 08 June 2021

Wind Warnings for Monday 07 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast and Central Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Western Port and Central Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 08 June
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, West Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:40 pm EST Monday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for Central, South West and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:09 am Monday, 7 June 2021.

POTENTIAL DAMAGING WINDS LATER ON MONDAY AND EARLY ON TUESDAY OVER SOUTHERN AND ALPINE AREAS

Weather Situation
A vigorous cold front developing over the Bight will direct strong and gusty northerly winds over Victoria on Monday before it crosses the state on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over southwest Victoria, the central ranges, and the northeast ranges from early MONDAY AFTERNOON. Damaging winds will become more likely during the evening ahead of the front, and will extend to parts of Central Victoria.
Winds are expected to ease in the west later on Monday evening, about central areas early on Tuesday morning and then over the northeastern ranges by 10am Tuesday, as the cold front crosses the state.
Locations which may be affected include Hamilton, Warrnambool, Portland, Kyneton, Ballarat and Wonthaggi.

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 11:00 am 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.