Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast for the North East and Riverina on Friday.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch warning for multiple North East catchments.
Rainfalls of 40mm to 70mm have been forecast for the North East and Southern Riverina.
The Bureau said thunderstorm activity may also contribute to locally higher falls and isolated totals of 100mm are possible across elevated areas of the northeast.
The Bureau said catchments in the North East were already moderately wet after recent rainfall and with the forecast rain river rises are expected with minor to moderate flooding likely to develop overnight Friday and into Saturday.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
- Upper Murray and Mitta Mitta Rivers
- Kiewa River
- Ovens and King Rivers
- Broken River
- Broken Creek
- Seven and Castle Creeks
- Goulburn River upstream of Lake Eildon
- Goulburn River Eildon to Seymour
- Goulburn River downstream of Seymour
BOM NSW meteorologist Helen Kirkup said damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall and large hail were all possible during the predicted storms, with intense rain possibly causing flash flooding.
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BOM Victoria issued a warning on Thursday morning, with a low pressure system expected to develop later tonight.
The strong winds, expected to reach up to 90km/h, are likely to be followed by the heavy downpours.
The front will slowly move in an easterly direction across Victoria.
The State Emergency Service advises that people 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.
- 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.
Thunderstorm activity may also contribute to locally higher falls.
Isolated totals of 100mm are possible across elevated areas of the northeast.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
