The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for Echuca, Shepparton, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Bright and Falls Creek.
- This advice message is for heavy, locally intense rainfall which may lead to flash flooding across this afternoon and into the night.
- Showers and thunderstorms will increase across Victoria during today as a low-pressure system develops across the north of the state.
- Heavy to intense rainfall will develop in the warning area tonight as this low becomes slow-moving in a very moist environment.
- Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely.
- Locally intense rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is also possible during this period with six-hourly rainfall totals up to 100 mm.
Stay informed and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads, fallen trees and falling limbs and branches.
What you should do:
- Be prepared for flash flooding.
- Floodwater is dangerous - never enter floodwater.
- Park your car undercover and away from trees.
- Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous.
- You should stay well away from trees, drains, low lying areas, creeks, canals, culverts and floodwater.
- Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so.
- When preparing your property, ensure you take appropriate safety precautions and do so well before the severe weather arrives.
If you are driving:
- If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater.
- Be aware of road hazards such as mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges.
- For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70).
If you are camping:
- Avoid camping under trees.
- Stay away from low-lying areas.
You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. For severe weather related emergency assistance from the SES, phone 132 500.
Impacts in your area:
The potential impacts of severe weather in your area include:
- Flash flooding
- Fallen power lines
- Fallen trees and branches
- Overflowing drains and gutters
- Flooding in properties and homes
- Dangerous road conditions
- Heavy rainfall may lead to an increased risk of landslides. Be aware of fallen earth, rocks, debris or trees.