Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Central, North East, Central and Northern Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:36 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, 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 Wangaratta and Corryong.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the East Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
- 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Gippsland

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 9:40 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Central, North East, Central and Northern Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:36 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, 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 Wangaratta and Corryong.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the East Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
- 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
East Gippsland

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 9:40 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area

for Inner, Northern and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 6:29 pm Sunday, 9 February 2025.

Thunderstorms have eased in Melbourne,

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas:
Inner, Northern and Western
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Melbourne Area. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Inner East

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and Northern Country districts.

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area

for Inner, Northern and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 6:29 pm Sunday, 9 February 2025.

Thunderstorms have eased in Melbourne,

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas:
Inner, Northern and Western
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Melbourne Area. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Inner East

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and Northern Country districts.

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 06:16 PM EDT on Sunday 09 February 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Monday 10 February 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 09 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, Gippsland Lakes, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 10 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:10 am EDT Monday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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