Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Initial Flood Watch For Upper Yarra River
Issued at 06:12 PM EST on Saturday 07 June 2025
Flood Watch Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM SUNDAY

A cold front continues to cross the state this evening, with moderate falls over the north east, south west and central parts of the state.
The Upper Yarra Catchment is moderately wet.
Widespread rainfall totals of 20 to 75mm are possible from Saturday into Monday.
Minor flooding is possible in the Upper Yarra catchment from Sunday afternoon.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Yarra River to Coldstream
Yarra River downstream of Coldstream

The Bureau of Meteorology is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue catchment specific warnings as required.
See www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings to view the current warnings for Victoria.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater, Never allow children to play in floodwater, Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain, Keep well clear of fallen power lines Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/
Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/
River Height and Rainfall information are available on the Bureau of Meteorology web site at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/
Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for Victorian Catchments are also available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300 659217.}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Sunday 08 June 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 04:40 PM EST on Saturday 07 June 2025
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 08 June 2025

Wind Warnings for Saturday 07 June
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port and Central Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 08 June
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast, Central Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:10 am EST Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mallee, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts

Issued at 04:35 PM EST on Saturday 07 June 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain, showers and west to southwesterly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include the Northern Country, North East and Central forecast districts and parts of the Mallee, North Central and South West forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Wimmera, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Wimmera, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Saturday.