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A severe weather warning continues to be in place for damaging winds in the elevated areas of Victoria’s North East.
A vigorous westerly airflow is forecast to persist across Victoria.
Damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 90 km/h are expected across elevated parts (above 1200 metres) of the North East, West & South Gippsland and East Gippsland districts.
Damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h are also possible along coastal parts of Victoria, extending to inland parts in the southwest of the State later this morning. These gusts are likely to be isolated and associated with passing showers and thunderstorms. Winds are likely to ease below warning thresholds later this afternoon or evening.
Locations which may be affected include Hamilton, Warrnambool, Portland, Ararat, Wonthaggi and Falls Creek.
Gusts of 93 km/h were reported at Falls Creek earlier this morning and 100 km/h at Mt William.
With up to 50mm of rain expected today across our region, Southern New South Wales and the North East of Victoria are on flood watch with Minor Flood Warnings for the Murray River upstream of Lake Hume, the Kiewa River and a Moderate Flood Warning for the Ovens and King Rivers.
Murray River upstream of Lake Hume
In the 24 hours to 9am Thursday, rainfall totals of 10 to 25 mm have been recorded in the Upper Murray River catchment. Further rainfall totals of 20 to 35 mm are forecast during Thursday. This may cause renewed river rises. More here
Kiewa River
In the 24 hours to 9am Thursday rainfall totals of 10 to 20 mm have been recorded in the Kiewa River catchment, with an isolated total of 37 mm recorded at Falls Creek. Further rainfall totals of 20 to 35 mm are forecast in the upper Kiewa River catchment for the remainder of Thursday and it will lead to further river rises. More here
Ovens and King Rivers
In the 24 hours to 9am Thursday rainfall totals in the range 20 to 40 mm have been recorded in the Ovens and King catchment areas. A higher total of 58mm was recorded at Mt. Buffalo. Further rainfall totals of 20 to 35 mm are possible for the remainder of Thursday which are likely to cause continued moderate flooding in the Lower King and minor flooding in the Ovens River catchments. More here
EARLIER 8am:
A severe weather warning for damaging winds has been issued for Victoria’s North East.
A vigorous westerly airflow is forecast to persist across Victoria into Thursday. Damaging winds, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts up to 100 km/h are expected across elevated parts (above 1200 metres) of the North East, West & South Gippsland and East Gippsland districts.
Locations which may be affected include Hamilton, Warrnambool, Portland, Colac, Ararat, Wonthaggi, Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.
Gusts of 130 km/h at Wilsons Promontory and 102km/h at Avalon were reported in the 24 hours to 4:30am Thursday.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony;
- Keep clear of fallen power lines;
With another 50mm of rain expected today across our region in addition to the 47mm we’ve already received, the North East is also on flood watch with a Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River and a Moderate Flood Warning for the Ovens and King Rivers.
Kiewa River
In the 24 hours to 3pm Wednesday rainfall totals of 40 to 80 mm have been recorded in the Kiewa River catchment, with an isolated total of 130 mm recorded at Falls Creek. . Rainfall has eased with less than 5 mm recorded since 9am Wednesday and no further significant rainfall is expected for the remainder of Wednesday. Further rainfall is expected during Thursday and this may cause further river rises. More here
Ovens and King Rivers
In the 24 hours to 10pm Wednesday rainfall totals up to 100 mm have been recorded in the Ovens and King catchment areas. These have included 97 mm at Mt. Buffalo and 84 mm at Harris Lane. Rainfall totals of up to 20mm have been recorded in the 6 hours to 10 pm Wednesday. Further rainfall is expected during Thursday and this may cause further river rises. More here
The next flood warning will be issued by the Bureau of Meteorology 10:00 am EST Thursday.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 11:00 am AEST Thursday.