Extreme Weather Alert: Damaging Winds to Batter Australia's Southeast

Australia is bracing for one of the most intense cold fronts of the year which is set to sweep across Southeastern parts of the country residents in Victoria New South Wales South Australia and Tasmania are being urged to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions as powerful winds reaching up to 130 km H are expected to hit these regions the Bureau of meteorology that is Bo has issued severe weather warnings predicting that the worst of the conditions will begin early Wednesday and continue through the day the strong winds caused by a deepening low pressure system near Antarctica clashing with a high- pressure Ridge over Australia are likely to result in dangerous conditions particularly in elevated areas in Victoria the state emergency service that is SE has emphasized the importance of taking immediate action to secure homes and prepare for the incoming storm victorians need to act and prepare now for what might be the strongest weather system we've seen this winter crossing our state said sees Chief Tim wush residents are being advised to avoid unnecessary travel especially in areas with dense tree coverage as the risk of Fallen trees and debris on roads will be high Melbourne jilong Ballarat and other parts of Southern Victoria are under severe weather warnings with wind gusts of 60 70 km H and peaks of up to 100 km H expected in Alpine areas the winds could be even more intense with speeds potentially exceeding 130 km H this level of force can easily bring down trees and power lines posing significant hazard s to anyone caught outside or on the roads Tasmania is also on high alert with the northern and western regions including leston expected to Bear the brunt of the Winds coastal areas are particularly vulnerable and residents are being told to secure outdoor items and be prepared for power outages in New South Wales the warning extends from the state's Southeast border with Victoria up to the illawara Blue Mountains and Western Sydney regions Sydney itself could see wind speeds of 60 to 70 km H with gusts nearing 100 km H in some suburbs the bo warns that the winds will be particularly severe in elevated areas like the snowy mountains where gusts of 125 km H are possible South Australia including Adelaide will also experience damaging winds though the conditions are expected to ease by late Wednesday however with gusts up to 90 km H forecast residents are being urged to remain Vigilant as the storm system advances residents across these states are being advised to stay informed secure loose outdoor items and prepare for potential power outages the sees recommends having battery operated torches radios and fully charged Mobile phones on hand as well as ensuring emergency plans are in place particularly for those who rely on life support systems with another cold front predicted to follow closely behind the remainder of the week could see continued blustery conditions authorities are urging everyone to take the warnings seriously and to stay safe as these severe weather conditions unfold stay subscribed for more videos

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