Residents ducking for cover as wind gusts bring down trees and power lines in Melbourne and regional Victoria
Terrified residents are assessing the damage after Victoria was battered with severe weather and wind gusts brought down massive trees and power lines overnight.
Parts of Melbourne and regions in the state are bearing the brunt of a cold front that is continuing to move across the state today bringing strong winds averaging 60 to 70km/h with gusts expected to increase up to 90km/h.
Suburbs in Melbourne, including the southeast, the outer northern and western suburbs, as well as the Mornington Peninsula, Otways and the Macedon Rangers copped the worst of the weather.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.The SES were attending multiple sites following reports of numerous trees down in Melbourne’s southeast, as well as power lines being brought down in Frankston.
The State Emergency Service is advising drivers to pull over away from trees, drains and floodwaters, and avoid travel if the conditions are dangerous.
Residents are advised to secure loose items such as umbrellas and trampolines and move vehicles away from trees.
Several roads have been closed due to fallen trees including Monbulk Rd in Kallista between Sherbrooke Rd and Glen Harrow Hts Rd as well as Skenes Creek Rd near Old Coach Rd.
The West Gate Fwy in Spotswood has been reduced to 60km/h due to the gusty winds and traffic lights are out on the Princes Hwy in Noble Park North at Chandler Rd.
Originally published as Melbourne suburbs and parts of Victoria smashed by damaging wind overnight with trees down
