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• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastBureau of Meteorology’s first look ruled out tornadoes in VictoriaReports of 120km/hour gusts in Victoria gave an indication of the ferocity of the storms that brought down half a dozen power transmissions towers – and many local poles and wires.The Bureau of Meteorology does not at this stage have direct evidence of tornados having occurred.Many severe thunderstorms carry with them a slight chance of tornado development. Predicting tornadoes is difficult and specific warnings are only issued if signs consistent with tornadoes occurring are visible on radar or direct observations are received. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2024/feb/14/australia-news-live-homes-lost-thousands-without-power-after-storms-and-bushfires-hit-victoria
Author : Emily Wind
Publish date : 2024-02-13 23:59:11
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Australia news live: Victoria power outage affecting thousands after storms leave houses ‘completely smashed’
