Victoria
Sat 3:00 pm EST
Thick cloud is circulating around a low over western VIC, drawing in tropical moisture and causing heavy rain over most of the state, particularly central and northeastern parts. This system is bringing potential for flooding and damaging winds.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 15:38PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Coastal Waters Wind Warning for Victorian Waters between Sa-Vic Border and 60nm East of Gabo Island
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 15:39PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Local Waters Wind Warning for Gippsland Lakes Western Port and Port Phillip
Severe weather warning
Issued at 15:09PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Severe Weather Warning (Flash Flooding) Alpine Areas and Northeast
Flood warning
Issued at 12:01PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Watch - Greater Melbourne Catchments (Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra, Dandenong And Bunyip)
Flood warning
Issued at 10:52AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Watch for the Barwon, Moorabool, Leigh and Hovells Creek Catchments and Otway Ranges
Flood warning
Issued at 10:06AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Watch for the Glenelg and Hopkins Basins
Flood warning
Issued at 09:31AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Watch for North East Victoria
Flood warning
Issued at 09:10AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Watch for the Goulburn and Broken Basins
Flood warning
Issued at 08:57AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Watch for the Campaspe, Loddon, Avoca and Wimmera Basins
Flood warning
Issued at 12:28PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Minor Flood Warning - Maribyrnong River and Jacksons Creek
Flood warning
Issued at 15:02PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Werribee River
Flood warning
Issued at 07:10AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Minor Flood Warning for the Kiewa River
Flood warning
Issued at 15:35PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Flood Warning - King River
Flood warning
Issued at 14:39PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Major Flood Warning for the Fifteen Mile Creek
Flood warning
Issued at 14:48PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Moderate Flood Warning for the Broken River
Flood warning
Issued at 15:06PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Major Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks Catchment
Flood warning
Issued at 14:02PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Minor Flood Warning for the Goulburn River and Tributaries Major Flood Warning for the Acheron River
Flood warning
Issued at 15:26PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Minor Flood Warning for the Campaspe River Upstream of Lake Eppalock
Flood warning
Issued at 15:32PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Moderate Flood Warning for the Loddon River Upstream of the Loddon Weir
Flood warning
Issued at 14:17PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Major Flood Warning for the Avoca River
Flood warning
Issued at 14:10PM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Moderate Flood Warning for the Wimmera River
Flood warning
Issued at 11:58AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Initial Minor Flood Warning - Murray River Upstream of Lae Hume
State Centres Forecast
AlburyRain |
9 - 14 |
 |
BendigoWindy with showers |
6 - 14 |
 |
HorshamPossible shower |
5 - 14 |
 |
MelbourneWindy with showers |
10 - 16 |
|
MilduraPossible shower |
7 - 17 |
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SaleWindy with showers |
7 - 15 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy rain spreading throughout. Gale-force winds. | Showers and winds easing over the south. Snow showers over the alpine areas. | Patchy rain developing. Snow to 1400 metres. Light to moderate variable winds. | Patchy rain and snow clearing. Northerly winds increasing. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Mt Buller, VIC | 1.0°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Bairnsdale, VIC | 25.0°C |
Coastal Waters
Eastern Bass Strait
North to northeasterly 30/40 knots, reaching 45 knots in the east, tending northwesterly later tonight. The chance of thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Gippsland Lakes
North to northeasterly 15/20 knots tending northerly 20/25 knots during the afternoon then tending north to northwesterly 20/30 knots later in the evening. The chance of thunderstorms late in the morning. The chance of thunderstorms early this evening.
Melbourne Bays
Northeasterly 20/30 knots tending north to northwesterly 30/40 knots during the afternoon then tending west to northwesterly in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Sea: Up to 3.0 m
Northern Bass Strait
Northeasterly 20/30 knots tending northerly 25/35 knots around midday and possibly reaching 40 knots. Winds shifting west to southwesterly 30/45 knots from the west later in the evening. The chance of thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Southern Bass Strait
Wednesday: East to northeast winds 10/20 knots.<p>Thursday: Chiefly east to northeasterly winds 5/15 knots, increasing to 10/20 knots before a 20/30 knot northwest change extends from the west later in the day. Sea: Up to 2.0 m Swell: Up to 1.0 m
Western Bass Strait
East to northeasterly 20/30 knots tending northerly later this morning. Winds shifting southwesterly at 35/50 knots from the west from the late afternoon. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 4.0 m
