June 10th 2024.
Last night, violent winds swept through parts of Victoria, leaving thousands of residents without power when they woke up this morning. In response, the State Emergency Service (SES) has been busy attending to over 80 calls for assistance, with the highest number of requests coming from Emerald, Frankston, and Pakenham units.
A severe weather warning is still in effect for central, east Gippsland, north central, north east, west and south Gippsland, and south west districts due to the potential for damaging winds. As a precaution, residents are advised to stay vigilant, especially after a recent increase in malware scams. According to AusNet, approximately 2700 homes in Croydon, Pakenham, and Warburton areas are currently without power.
The winds are expected to continue moving north and are forecasted to reach coastal Sydney by Wednesday. Along with the strong winds, heavy rainfall is also expected, with Tasmania bearing the brunt of it. In the western and northern parts of the state, 40-80 millimetres of rain is predicted, while other areas can expect 15-30 millimetres by Wednesday morning.
The eastern region of Victoria and the south-east of New South Wales could experience 40-60 millimetres of rain, mostly in the alpine areas. In exciting news, the alpine region may finally see some snow this week, with a possible 15-25 centimetres above 1500 metres. Even at lower altitudes of 1200-1300 metres, a light dusting of up to 10 centimetres may be seen.
The Bureau of Meteorology has also issued severe weather warnings for damaging winds and potential storms in parts of New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and Tasmania. It is essential for residents in these areas to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
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