Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central, West and South Gippsland and parts of East
Gippsland, South West, North Central and North East Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 6:11 am Monday, 23 November 2020.
Weather Situation:
A trough over western Victoria will continue moving slowly east
throughout Monday, clearing central districts around midday and
eastern Victoria this afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is currently
falling across central and western parts of the warning area. Heavy
rainfall is moving eastward, expected to ease around the Melbourne
area around midday while extending to eastern parts of the warning
area this morning.
Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Geelong,
Melbourne, Traralgon, Moe and Bairnsdale.
In the hour to 6am, Moorabbin recorded 27mm of rain.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.
23/Nov/2020 06:18 AM