Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:44 am Thursday, 13 February 2025.
Heavy falls are possible over the northeast ranges from early Friday morning.
Weather Situation
A surface trough is forecast to move into Eastern Victoria later tonight, drawing in a humid airmass from the north. Areas of rain and embedded thunderstorms are forecast to increase overnight into Friday morning. This rainfall is forecast to gradually clear from the west later in the morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible from early Friday morning in the warning area. 6 hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 55 mm are likely, with isolated falls of up to 70mm possible. 24 hourly rainfall totals of 40 to 80 mm are also likely, with isolated falls up to 100mm possible.
HEAVY RAINFALL is expected to contract to the NSW side of the border by Friday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Corryong, Bright, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
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 AEDT 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.
Forecast
Cowwarr (38.0134°S, 146.6893°E, 48m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds N/NW 15 to 25 km/h turning W/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
Forecast for Cowwarr (38.0134°S, 146.6893°E, 48m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 17° 16° 12° 9° 7° 9° 11° Maximum 34° 25° 17° 19° 21° 21° 22° Chance of rain 70% 40% 70% 30% 5% 10% 20% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating High 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 7
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(km/h)Wind direction E N W WSW W WSW WSW SW W WSW W WSW W WSW Relative humidity 99% 30% 79% 48% 76% 50% 64% 38% 72% 40% 79% 47% 79% 49% Dew point 20°C 14°C 15°C 12°C 10°C 6°C 7°C 3°C 7°C 6°C 10°C 8°C 11°C 10°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cowwarr (38.0134°S, 146.6893°E, 48m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:12am EDT 6:40am EDT 8:16pm EDT 8:44pm EDT 8:45pm EDT 6:54am EDT Full moon
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
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