Weather Warnings - Flood Warning for VIC

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
Note: This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the
specified catchments

Flood Watch for Yarra, Bunyip, Dandenong and Latrobe catchments

Issued at 10:46 am EDT on Friday 23 November 2018
Flood Watch Number: 2

Areas of flooding may develop during Friday into Saturday in the Upper Yarra,
Bunyip, Dandenong and Latrobe catchments.

A deep low pressure system to the east of Tasmania is producing a cold,
vigorous southwesterly airstream across Victoria on Friday. The low will move
eastwards over the Tasman Sea on Saturday while a weak ridge develops over
western Victoria.

In the 24 hours to 9:00 am Friday, rainfall totals of between 10 to 50 mm have
been observed across the flood watch area, with the highest totals of 40 to 50
mm being observed in the upper Yarra catchment. Catchments are now wet as a
result of recent rainfall.

Showers and areas of rain are forecast for the remainder of Friday into
Saturday, with totals of around 10 to 20 mm expected across the flood watch
area. Localised heavy falls up to 40 mm are possible for the Yarra ranges.

River rises have been observed in response to the rainfall and are likely to
continue during Friday into Saturday. There is the possibility of localised
minor flooding developing in the rivers of the flood watch area.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Latrobe River

Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek

Yarra River

The Bureau of Meteorology is continuing to monitor the situation and will issue
catchment specific warnings as required.

See www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings to view the current warnings for Victoria.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service:
http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
Note: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and
streams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to
move to higher ground should flooding develop.

SES advises that all community members should:
Never walk, ride or drive through floodwater, Never allow children to play in
floodwater, Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains during and after
heavy rain, Keep well clear of fallen power lines Be aware that in fire
affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash,
soil, trees and rocks, and heavy rainfall increases the potential for
landslides and debris across roads.

Current Emergency Information is available at http://emergency.vic.gov.au For
emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:
http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

Weather Forecast:
For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/

River Height and Rainfall information are available on the Bureau of
Meteorology web site at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/

Flood Warnings and Flood Watches for Victorian Catchments are also available
on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300 659217.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 10:00 am EDT on Saturday 24 November
2018.