Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:48 pm Friday, 10 January 2025.

Severe storms with heavy rainfall have also developed in the east of the state.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass extends over eastern and central parts of the state. This has caused slow moving severe thunderstorms to develop along and to the north of the central ranges, as well as in far eastern parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms are likely to ease into the early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Dargo and Buchan.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

30.8 mm was recorded at Timbarra (Mount Elizabeth) in the 30 minutes to 5:38 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.