Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:00 PM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 20 August 2022

Wind Warnings for Friday 19 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast and Central Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 20 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 5:10 am EST Saturday.
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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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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Minor Flood Warning For The Latrobe River
Issued at 10:44 AM EST on Friday 19 August 2022
Flood Watch Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ROSEDALE
MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP AT THOMS BRIDGE SATURDAY
In the 24 hours to 09:00 am Friday, rainfall totals of 5-15 mm have been recorded in the Latrobe River catchment, with an isolated total of 29 mm at Noojee.
Rainfall totals of 5-15 mm are forecast for the catchment for the remainder of Friday.

Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is currently at 3.11 metres and steady, below minor flood level.
The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) Saturday morning based on forecast rainfall.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 4.20 metres and steady, with minor flooding.
The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) may reach around 4.30 metres during Saturday.

Moe River:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater,
Never allow children to play in floodwater,
Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after heavy rain,
Keep well clear of fallen power lines
Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.}
Contact Information
Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au
For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website: http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Saturday 20 August 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee,1.70,Steady,10:19 AM FRI 19/08/22
Latrobe River at Willow Grove,2.60,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction,1.15,Steady,01:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Tanjil River at Tanjil South,1.75,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Moe River at Darnum,2.42,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East,2.49,Rising,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale,0.95,Steady,09:35 AM FRI 19/08/22
Narracan Creek at Moe,0.92,Steady,10:02 AM FRI 19/08/22
Morwell River at Boolarra,0.99,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge,3.11,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 19/08/22
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream),4.20,Steady,08:55 AM FRI 19/08/22
Latrobe River at Kilmany,4.97,Steady,10:45 AM THU 18/08/22

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.