Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:36 pm Wednesday, 12 March 2025.
Severe thunderstorms have developed across the eastern ranges this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A warm and unstable airmass has generated isolated severe thunderstorms across the eastern ranges this afternoon. Thunderstorms are developing over central parts of the state including Melbourne but are not currently being assessed as severe, though the situation is being monitored closely.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Dargo, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Omeo.
31 mm was recorded at Reeves Knob in the 30 minutes to 3:15 pm.
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 6:40 pm.
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.
Forecast
Biggara (36.2792°S, 148.0256°E, 330m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the S in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, mainly about the ranges and in the W, possibly severe. Winds NW/NE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 26 to 33.
Forecast for Biggara (36.2792°S, 148.0256°E, 330m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 14° 15° 16° 16° 18° 13° 8° Maximum 32° 32° 34° 36° 34° 24° 26° Chance of rain 20% 10% 5% 10% 90% 60% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate High High No Rating - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 2
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(km/h)Wind direction S N NW NNW WSW WNW SSW NNW N NW SW SSW SW NW Relative humidity 76% 41% 73% 44% 73% 37% 69% 33% 55% 35% 71% 46% 66% 43% Dew point 15°C 17°C 16°C 18°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 17°C 15°C 16°C 9°C 12°C 8°C 11°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Biggara (36.2792°S, 148.0256°E, 330m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:38am EDT 7:04am EDT 7:32pm EDT 7:58pm EDT 6:40pm EDT 4:42am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 14 Last quarter Mar 22 New moon Mar 29 First quarter Apr 05 -
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