A “MINI-TORNADO” has dismantled a shed and launched hay bales across paddocks as wild weather continued to hit parts of the Lower South East yesterday.
A narrow weather band that could only be described as “horrific” by Wattle Range Country Fire Service group officer Fred Stent.
Mr Stent said his crews were extremely busy yesterday afternoon with a wind-tunnel causing several incidents across the region.
“It is like a mini-tornado that came through Wepar and struck Veeno Lane and Cave Range Road would have been horrifying for anyone travelling in it,” Mr Stent said.
“It took the roof off a shed and completely knocked the walls in.”
CFS crews also attended several fallen trees across roads in Glencoe, Monbulla, Kalangadoo and Penola.
Mr Stent said the band of wild weather was not unusual and more is expected over the next 24 hours.
“There is not much you can really do to prepare for it, but just make sure all loose items are stored away to minimise any damage,” he said.
“We will be ready to respond like we always are, but we will deal with each situation as it comes.”
