Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:09 pm Saturday, 11 January 2025.

LOCALLY INTENSE FALLS OCCURRING NEAR THE VICTORIA BORDER EAST OF ALBURY.

Weather Situation: A moist unstable airmass under an upper low pressure system is producing showers and thunderstorms with heavy to locally intense falls this evening.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Riverina district.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes and Riverina districts. Locations which may be affected include Albury, Tumbarumba, Holbrook and Lockhart.

49.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT THE HUME DAM IN THE 1 HOUR TO 9:42 PM.

30 mm recorded at Albury in the 20 minutes to 9:05 pm.

40.2 mm recorded at Charnwood in the 1hr to 8:00 pm.

44 mm recorded at Stirling in the 30 minutes to 7:22pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.