Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Frost Warning

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

Issued at 02:38 PM EST on Monday 08 August 2022

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Please be aware
Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded
by standard weather stations, especially in calm conditions with very clear skies.
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Frost Warning for the following areas:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Frosts with temperatures down to -2 degrees are forecast for Tuesday morning in parts of the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Upstream Of Lake Hume
Issued at 10:08 AM EST on Monday 08 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT BRINGENBRONG AND JINGELLIC
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Upper Murray River at Bringenbrong and Jingellic. River levels are likely to fall below the minor flood level during late Monday morning.
Snowy Hydro advise that as of 10:00 am Saturday releases from Khancoban are at 113 cumecs (minor flow level 114 cumecs) and that releases are expected to remain steady over the next few days.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Monday, no significant rainfall has been observed. No significant rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday.

Murray River to Biggara:
River levels along the Murray River to Biggara remain elevated.
Swampy Plains River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Swampy Plains River.
Snowy Hydro advises that releases from Khancoban pondage are at 113 cumecs (below the minor flood flow 114 cumecs) and steady.
Snowy Hydro advise that releases from Khancoban Pondage are expected to remain below the minor flood flow (114 cumecs) during the next few days.

Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong:
Minor flooding is easing along the Murray River Biggara to Bringenbrong.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is currently at 3.02 metres and easing slowly, with minor flooding.
The Murray River at Bringenbrong is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) late Monday morning.

Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume:
Minor flooding is easing along the Murray River Bringenbrong to Lake Hume.
The Murray River at Jingellic is currently at 4.06 metres and easing slowly, with minor flooding.
The Murray River at Jingellic is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Monday morning.

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/

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:30 am EST on Tuesday 09 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Murray River at Biggara,1.76,Steady,09:40 AM MON 08/08/22
Murray River at Bringenbrong,3.02,Falling,09:30 AM MON 08/08/22
Mannus Creek at Yarramundi,1.09,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Mannus Creek at Tooma,0.91,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Tumbarumba (No 2),0.89,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Maragle Creek at Maragle,0.73,Steady,09:40 AM MON 08/08/22
Tumbarumba Creek at Bakers,2.68,Steady,09:30 AM MON 08/08/22
Welumba Creek at the Square,0.70,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22
Tooma River at Pinegrove,2.76,Steady,09:30 AM MON 08/08/22
Murray River at Jingellic,4.06,Falling,09:00 AM MON 08/08/22
Jingellic Creek at Jingellic,1.68,Steady,09:45 AM MON 08/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.