Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Mallee and parts of East Gippsland, South West,
North East and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:24 pm Sunday, 22 November 2020.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL POSSIBLE WITH
THUNDERSTORMS
Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are developing in a hot and
unstable air mass over Victoria as a trough deepens over the
west.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the
next several hours in the Mallee and parts of the East Gippsland,
North East and Wimmera districts. Locations which may be affected
include Mildura, Ouyen, Murrayville, Rainbow, Walpeup and
Robinvale.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the
South West district. Locations which may be affected include
Hamilton, Casterton and Lake Bolac.
The strongest wind gusts recorded today have been:
- 89 km/h at Yarrawonga 1:06pm
- 87 km/h at Rutherglen 1:44pm
- 78 km/h at Albury Airport at 2:22pm
Casterton recorded 10 mm of rainfall in 9 minutes around
3pm.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may
be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into
waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and
rocks.
* Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy
rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across
roads.
* Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and
trampolines are safely secured and 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.
* 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.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are
live.
* Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river
levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through
VicEmergency.
22/Nov/2020 03:29 PM