abc.net.au/news/18000-people-without-power-in-victoria-winds-south-west-outage/102830548Power has been cut to more than 18,000 homes and businesses in Victoria after wild winds lashed the south west of the state on their way towards Melbourne.Two houses have been damaged by a fallen tree at KoroitWidespread damage has been reported with more than 250 calls for help to the State Emergency Service after winds of more than 100 kilometres per hour crossed the south west.
Severe weather warnings are in place for large parts of the state and low-level snow is also forecast, with hail possible in the north."It will be quite a dangerous day to be anywhere near the coastal environment, and with those elevated winds just asking people to practice a little bit of elevated caution as we move through the next 12 to 24 hours," he said.
SES state duty officer Andrew Fagan said Victorians should monitor their situation, and ring 132 500 for SES assistance if needed.