Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy To Intense Rainfall

for parts of East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland and Northern Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:18 am Monday, 10 February 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS STORMS PRODUCING INTENSE RAINFALL THROUGH GIPPSLAND.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are developing in Victoria ahead of an upper-level trough, in a moist and unstable airmass.
HEAVY to INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland, Northern Country, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North East and Northern Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Wangaratta and Corryong.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland districts. Locations which may be affected include Dargo.
A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is also current through parts of Gippsland. To stay up to date please check http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
-48MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MT MOORNAPA IN EAST GIPPSLAND IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:10AM.
-48.2MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MT ELIZABETH IN EAST GIPPSLAND IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:20AM.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:20 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy To Intense Rainfall

for parts of East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland and Northern Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:18 am Monday, 10 February 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS STORMS PRODUCING INTENSE RAINFALL THROUGH GIPPSLAND.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are developing in Victoria ahead of an upper-level trough, in a moist and unstable airmass.
HEAVY to INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland, Northern Country, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North East and Northern Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Wangaratta and Corryong.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland districts. Locations which may be affected include Dargo.
A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is also current through parts of Gippsland. To stay up to date please check http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
-48MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MT MOORNAPA IN EAST GIPPSLAND IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:10AM.
-48.2MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MT ELIZABETH IN EAST GIPPSLAND IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:20AM.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:20 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.