Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and Northern Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:04 pm Sunday, 9 February 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continue in eastern and central Victoria.
Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are developing in 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, Northern Country, 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 Melbourne, Yarra Glen, Wangaratta, Falls Creek and Omeo.
- 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 (Cann 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 9:05 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
Cape Everard (37.4906°S, 149.2172°E, 217m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 23.
Forecast for Cape Everard (37.4906°S, 149.2172°E, 217m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 19° 19° 20° 21° 20° 16° 14° Maximum 20° 22° 26° 28° 20° 17° 16° Chance of rain 90% 70% 30% 60% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm UV index Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 23
(km/h)23
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(km/h)Wind direction SE SE ESE ESE ENE ENE NE NE WSW SW W WSW WSW SW Relative humidity 88% 85% 90% 82% 85% 68% 73% 56% 83% 77% 75% 64% 72% 62% Dew point 17°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 16°C 12°C 10°C 10°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cape Everard (37.4906°S, 149.2172°E, 217m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:58am EDT 6:26am EDT 8:08pm EDT 8:36pm EDT 6:59pm EDT 3:22am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Large Hailstones & Heavy Rainfall) for Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East & Northern Country
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Large Hailstones & Heavy Rainfall) for Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East & Northern Country
- 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
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days