Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North East and North Central Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:55 pm Sunday, 9 February 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continue developing in eastern Victoria.
Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are developing in eastern Victoria ahead of an upper-level trough, in a moist and unstable airmass.
LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central and North East
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Yarra Glen, Bright, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
- 34mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Elizabeth in East Gippsland in the 1 hour to 8:30am.
- 28mm of rainfall was recorded at Chandlers Creek in East Gippsland in the 30 minutes to 1:00pm.
- 31mm of rainfall was recorded at Weeragua 9Cann River) in 3o minutes to 1:12pm.
- 28,6mm of rainfall was recorded at Mount Nowa Nowa in 30 minutes to 1:41pm.
- 27mm of rainfall was recorded at Orbost in 30 minutes to 3:13pm.
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 7:55 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
Macs Cove (37.2116°S, 146.1394°E, 289m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds, possible hail and heavy falls. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h.
Forecast for Macs Cove (37.2116°S, 146.1394°E, 289m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 16° 15° 15° 16° 19° 16° 11° Maximum 25° 25° 31° 33° 30° 23° 18° Chance of rain 70% 50% 5% 20% 60% 40% 50% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High - - 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 32
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(km/h)Wind direction SE ESE SSE SE SE ESE ENE NNE NE NNE W W SW SW Relative humidity 65% 50% 73% 50% 69% 36% 70% 35% 63% 45% 77% 50% 63% 46% Dew point 12°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 14°C 13°C 16°C 14°C 15°C 15°C 13°C 11°C 6°C 5°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Macs Cove (37.2116°S, 146.1394°E, 289m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:12am EDT 6:40am EDT 8:21pm EDT 8:49pm EDT 6:25pm EDT 2:34am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
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