June 11th 2024.
Today, it has been brought to our attention that there is a severe weather warning for the south-eastern region of Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued this warning, stating that there will be strong wind gusts reaching up to 100km/h in multiple states. This is due to a vigorous cold front that is expected to bring not only strong winds, but also widespread showers and hail.
The states that are affected by this warning include New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory. Already, a wind speed of 94km/h was recorded yesterday evening in Nowra, located on the NSW South Coast. Similar damaging gusts are expected to occur in the Snowy Mountains and southern parts of the ACT in the coming hours. In fact, the bureau reported a wind gust of 139km/h at Wilsons Prom Lighthouse in eastern Victoria earlier this morning.
In addition to the strong winds, the Gippsland region in Victoria can also expect winds of around 90 km/h, with the possibility of showers or thunderstorms developing later in the day and continuing into tomorrow morning. These wild winds have already caused chaos in Melbourne, where the State Emergency Service has responded to over 100 requests for help.
For those living in Tasmania, a gale warning has been issued for the Far North West Coast, Central North Coast, Upper East Coast, and Lower East Coast. These strong winds are not only disruptive, but they also make temperatures feel much cooler. In fact, Melbourne's forecasted top of 13 degrees today may feel more like 10 degrees or less due to the wind chill.
And unfortunately, the chilly temperatures are not expected to improve in the coming days. As the winds shift to a more southerly direction after the cold front passes, Melbourne's top temperature will only reach 12 degrees tomorrow. So, be sure to bundle up and stay warm. This report has been brought to you by Weatherzone.
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