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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:50 pm Thursday, 11 August 2022.

cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe weather is no longer occurring in Victoria.
The immediate threat of severe weather has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Kiewa River
Issued at 01:37 PM EST on Thursday 11 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BANDIANA
Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Kiewa River at Bandiana during Thursday and into Friday.
In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Thursday, no significant rainfall was recorded in the Kiewa River catchment. A further 5-15 mm rainfall is forecast for north east Victoria from Thursday into Friday. Due to wet catchment, renewed river level rises are likely.

Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Kiewa River to Mongans Bridge.
Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Kiewa River downstream of Mongans Bridge.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is currently at 2.90 metres and falling, below minor flood level.
The Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

The Kiewa River at Bandiana is currently at 2.89 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Kiewa River at Bandiana is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.80 m) overnight Thursday into 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.}
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 02:00 pm EST on Friday 12 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge,1.49,Steady,12:00 PM THU 11/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Main Stream),2.90,Falling,12:50 PM THU 11/08/22
Kiewa River at Kiewa (Anabranch),0.52,Steady,12:00 PM THU 11/08/22
Yackandandah Creek at Osbornes Flat,1.02,Steady,12:00 PM THU 11/08/22
Kiewa River at Bandiana,2.89,Steady,12:50 PM THU 11/08/22

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
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North East and Central forecast districts

Issued at 10:14 AM EST on Thursday 11 August 2022

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North East and Central forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and northerly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North East and Central 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:
North Central forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the North Central forecast district has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Thursday.