Melbourne Weather

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 05:10 AM EDT on Thursday 20 January 2022
for the period until midnight EDT Friday 21 January 2022

Wind Warnings for Thursday 20 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast and Central Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Western Port

Wind Warnings for Friday 21 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:40 pm EDT Thursday.
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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

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Central, South West and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:55 am Thursday, 20 January 2022.

cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Central, South West and West and South Gippsland
Easterly winds have eased below warning thresholds over southern 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.

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.