Stormy weather possible for Wednesday, October 22

Severe, stormy weather is predicted to sweep across SE Australia tomorrow.

The Bureau of Meterology has released the following update.

If you experience stormy weather tomorrow, the State Emergency Service has the following advice:

Ensure you do the following during a storm to protect yourself, your family and your property:

• Stay indoors and away from windows.
• Look out for and avoid:
  • Falling or damaged trees.
  • Damaged roads and debris.
  • Fallen powerlines – Always assume that they are live.
• If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
• Be aware of hazardous trees – heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall during a storm.
• If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater:
  • Watch out for damaged or affected roads and hazards after storms or flash flooding.
  • Driving hazards could include mud, debris, landslides, fallen and damaged trees and damaged bitumen.
  • Drive to the conditions and find an alternative travel route if roads are impacted.
• Avoid travel if possible.
• If it is unsafe to leave during a storm, you may become isolated. Make sure you have essential supplies to last for at least three to five days, including food, drinking water, medications and pet food.

During a storm, it is important to stay informed. Monitor weather warnings and forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through the VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226) and by listening to emergency broadcasters such as ABC local radio, designated commercial radio and TV news stations.