Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones
for East Gippsland and parts of North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:47 pm Friday, 7 February 2025.
Isolated severe thunderstorms continuing in Eastern Victoria
Weather Situation
a surface trough moving through Eastern Victoria in a humid and unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms this evening. Thunderstorm activity is slowly contracting further east.
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
East Gippsland, North East and West and South 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 Corryong, Maffra, Mallacoota, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Omeo.
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
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 8:50 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
Cumberland Park (38.2803°S, 146.5814°E, 177m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds W/SW 15 to 20 km/h shifting SE 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning then tending E/SE in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 23.
Forecast for Cumberland Park (38.2803°S, 146.5814°E, 177m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° Maximum 21° 20° 22° 26° 31° 33° 28° Chance of rain 80% 60% 70% 40% 30% 60% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme 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 11
(km/h)18
(km/h)21
(km/h)27
(km/h)20
(km/h)26
(km/h)16
(km/h)25
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(km/h)19
(km/h)9
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(km/h)Wind direction W ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE E E E E E NNW W WSW Relative humidity 77% 77% 86% 70% 81% 66% 87% 57% 83% 42% 74% 35% 79% 52% Dew point 14°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 14°C 14°C 18°C 16°C 18°C 16°C 17°C 15°C 17°C 16°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cumberland Park (38.2803°S, 146.5814°E, 177m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:06am EDT 6:34am EDT 8:22pm EDT 8:50pm EDT 5:30pm EDT 1:30am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
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