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Victorian Emergency Management commissioner Tim Wiebusch said damaging winds were forecast to reach the state’s east in the afternoon. “We’re asking Victorians to ensure that they are prepared for power outages,” he said. “That means be aware of fallen powerlines that may be on the ground but also ensure that you’ve charged your mobile devices.” The Bureau of Meteorology has warned gusts between 90km/h to 110km/h are expected to be “widespread” and could rise to 120km/h for the southwest Victorian coast, Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas and Bass coast. Trees or branches were “very likely” to come down in the wild weather, creating hazards on the roads and properties, Geb Abbott from Victoria State Emergency Service said. She called for motorists to consider alternate routes before hitting the road or if they needed to travel at all.
