Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for East Gippsland and parts of West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:31 am Monday, 10 February 2025.
Periods of heavy rainfall possible through Gippsland during today.
Weather Situation
A developing upper low over NSW combined with a very moist east to southeasterly flow will generate conditions favourable for heavy rainfall across much of Gippsland during today.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland
Periods of HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING are possible over parts of Gippsland today, becoming less likely through the overnight period into Tuesday. Scattered six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 70 mm are possible, with isolated totals of 120 mm possible.
Locations which may be affected include Sale, Maffra, Bairnsdale, Orbost, Buchan and Mallacoota.
- 107.8mm of rainfall has been recorded at Mt Moornapa in the last 24hours to 9am Monday.
- 101.4mm of rainfall has been recorded at Orbost in the last 24hours to 9am Monday.
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Monday.
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
Melwood (37.7324°S, 147.511°E, 75m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Heavy falls possible. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 17 and 23.
Forecast for Melwood (37.7324°S, 147.511°E, 75m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 16° 17° 17° 19° 18° 13° 10° Maximum 23° 25° 29° 33° 24° 21° 19° Chance of rain 90% 60% 10% 90% 70% 90% 80% Likely amount 10-20mm < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate 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 6
(km/h)25
(km/h)13
(km/h)25
(km/h)10
(km/h)22
(km/h)14
(km/h)16
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(km/h)21
(km/h)31
(km/h)24
(km/h)28
(km/h)Wind direction SE SE E ESE ENE ESE ENE N SW S WSW W WSW SW Relative humidity 94% 88% 93% 74% 87% 62% 68% 42% 89% 77% 75% 53% 75% 54% Dew point 18°C 19°C 20°C 19°C 20°C 20°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 12°C 9°C 10°C 8°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Melwood (37.7324°S, 147.511°E, 75m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:05am EDT 6:33am EDT 8:15pm EDT 8:43pm EDT 7:07pm EDT 3:29am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for East Gippsland and parts of West and South Gippsland
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for East Gippsland and parts of West and South Gippsland
- Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip, Western Port & West, Central, Central Gippsland and East Gippsland coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days