Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Northern Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:35 pm Friday, 6 December 2024.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall possible in storms north of Melbourne.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are occurring in a very humid unstable air mass due to a surface trough across Victoria.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland districts. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Corryong, Bright, Dargo, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Omeo.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central, North Central and Northern Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Seymour and Yarra Glen.

34.4 mm of rainfall recorded at Murray River (Hume Dam) in the 1 hour to 2:09 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* 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.