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Last Updated |
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Emergency Warning - Met
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Extreme
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For people in Western Port, Inner East, Outer East and parts of Mornington Peninsula, South East and Northern Local Warning Areas
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157467244900025/11/2019
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for
people in Western Port, Inner East, Outer East and parts of Mornington Peninsula, South East and Northern Local Warning Areas..
- destructive winds, heavy rainfall, large hailstones and flash flooding are likely.
- This thunderstorm is are very dangerous and may cause damage to houses and result in dangerous travel conditions.
If you are located in Western Port, Inner East, Outer East and parts of Mornington Peninsula, South East and Northern Local Warning Areas, you are in danger. You should
immediately move indoors to stay safe.
What you should do: - Be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe thunderstorm, including widespred debris, severely damaged buildings, large trees down and fallen power lines.
- Large hail is expected. Stay inside and away from windows.
- Follow your emergency plan, if you have one.
If you are outside:
- You should try to
shelter in a safe place indoors.
- If you cannot
shelter indoors, stay well away from trees, drains, low lying areas and
floodwater.
- Be prepared for flash flooding.
If you are driving:
- You should try to shelter in a safe place
indoors.
- Be aware of very
dangerous and unpredictable road conditions.
- For road closure
information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11
70).
Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are
aware of the situation, if safe to do so.
Impacts in your area:The potential impacts of thunderstorms in your area include:
- Significant
building damage from strong winds and hailstones.
- Fallen
trees and branches.
- Extremely
dangerous flash flooding.
- Widespread
flooding in properties and homes.
- Very
dangerous road conditions.
This message was issued
by
State Emergency Service.
The next update is
expected by 25/11/2019 08:00 pm or
as the situation changes.
Severe Weather information:
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
The following services can help you, or someone you
know, access information during an emergency.
- To access this information in other
languages call the Translating
and Interpreting Service on 131
450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
- If you
are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay
Service on 1800 555 677 and ask
them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.