Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:26 pm Sunday, 9 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue developing in eastern and central Victoria.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are developing in Victoria ahead of an upper-level trough, in a moist and unstable airmass.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Yarra Glen, Bright, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham.

- 34mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Elizabeth in East Gippsland in the 1 hour to 8:30am.

- 28mm of rainfall was recorded at Chandlers Creek in East Gippsland in the 30 minutes to 1:00pm.

- 31mm of rainfall was recorded at Weeragua (Cann River) in 3o minutes to 1:12pm.

- 28.6mm of rainfall was recorded at Mount Nowa Nowa in 30 minutes to 1:41pm.

- 27mm of rainfall was recorded at Orbost in 30 minutes to 3:13pm.

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.