Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones
for parts of East Gippsland Forecast District.
Issued at 6:44 pm Friday, 7 February 2025.
Isolated severe thunderstorms continuing in far east Gippsland this evening, easing elsewhere.
Weather Situation
a surface trough moving through Eastern Victoria in a humid and unstable airmass is producing isolated severe thunderstorms in the far east of Gippsland this evening,
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
East Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Chandlers Creek, Combienbar and Bonang.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North East and West and South Gippsland districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
35mm was recorded at Greta South in the 30 minutes to 3:47pm
107 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wangaratta Airport at 3:25pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East,West and South 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 9:45 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
Cheshunt South (36.9152°S, 146.3862°E, 412m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the E, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, with damaging winds, possible hail and heavy falls near the New South Wales border. Light winds becoming S/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 22 to 32.
Forecast for Cheshunt South (36.9152°S, 146.3862°E, 412m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 18° 17° 15° 16° 16° 18° 18° Maximum 28° 25° 25° 29° 31° 30° 26° Chance of rain 60% 90% 40% 20% 5% 40% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate High High - - - 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 6
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(km/h)13
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(km/h)Wind direction SE N SSE SSE SSE SE SSE ESE SSE N NE N ENE NNW Relative humidity 74% 46% 71% 50% 73% 44% 65% 35% 66% 33% 59% 41% 67% 47% Dew point 17°C 16°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 12°C 14°C 13°C 15°C 13°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 14°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cheshunt South (36.9152°S, 146.3862°E, 412m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:09am EDT 6:37am EDT 8:19pm EDT 8:47pm EDT 5:24pm EDT 1:36am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
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