Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 10:58 AM EST on Thursday 18 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT THOMS BRIDGE AND ROSEDALE
In the 24 hours to 09:00 am Thursday, no significant rainfall has been recorded in the Latrobe River catchment.
Rainfall totals of 10-20 mm are forecast for the catchment for Thursday into Friday.
Renewed river rises are likely with the forecast rain and minor flooding is possible in the tributaries of the Latrobe River overnight Thursday.

Moe River:
River levels are elevated in the Moe River catchment.
Morwell River:
River levels are elevated in the Morwell River catchment.
Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is currently at 4.38 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday afternoon.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 4.07 metres and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) may reach around 4.30 metres (minor flood level 4.00 m) during Friday.

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.}
Contact Information
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 11:00 am EST on Friday 19 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.22,Steady,10:49 AM THU 18/08/22
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,2.10,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,1.08,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.74,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Moe River at Darnum,2.24,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,2.91,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,1.01,Steady,08:35 AM THU 18/08/22
Narracan Creek at Moe,0.95,Steady,10:02 AM THU 18/08/22
Morwell River at Boolarra,1.05,Steady,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,4.38,Falling,10:00 AM THU 18/08/22
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),4.07,Rising,10:35 AM THU 18/08/22
Latrobe River at Kilmany,4.97,Steady,10:45 AM THU 18/08/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:45 am Thursday, 18 August 2022.

Damaging winds extending eastward on Thursday.

Weather Situation
Strong north to northwesterly winds ahead of a cold front forecast to cross Victoria during Thursday.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely over the central ranges, northern suburbs of Melbourne and the eastern ranges during Thursday morning, contracting to the eastern ranges during Thursday afternoon.
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to around 110 km/h are possible over higher elevations above 1500m in the eastern ranges from late Thursday morning into the evening.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds over northern Melbourne suburbs and central districts during Thursday afternoon. The warning area should have contracted eastward out of Victoria by late Thursday evening or early Friday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Melbourne Airport, Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Tullamarine (Melbourne Airport) recorded a gust of 96 km/h at 11:09pm Wednesday.
Mt Hotham recorded a gust of 102km/h at 10.37am Thursday
Cancellation for the following areas:
South West

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 AEST Thursday.
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.