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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of East Gippsland, South West and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:27 pm Monday, 19 August 2019.

Strengthening southwesterly winds.

Weather Situation:
A series of cold fronts crossing south of Victoria will result in squally southwesterly winds across the warning area.

DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, are expected about exposed parts of the Gippsland coast and Cape Otway from Tuesday afternoon, extending into the East Gippsland coast overnight Tuesday.

Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Bairnsdale, Orbost, Mallacoota, Chandlers Creek and Combienbar.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony;
* Keep clear of fallen power lines;


The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Monday.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West
and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts.

Issued at 9:48 pm EST on Monday 19 August 2019.

The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Northern Country, North Central, North
East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast
districts has been cancelled.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Latrobe River

Issued at 1:23 pm EST on Monday 19 August 2019
Flood Warning Number: 1

The Latrobe River catchment is wet after flooding during the past week. Minor
flooding is occurring in the Moe River and is likely to develop along the
Latrobe River overnight Monday into Tuesday.

In the 24 hours to 9am Monday rainfall totals of up to 44mm have been recorded
in the Latrobe River catchment. A further 5-25mm are forecast Monday into
Tuesday.

Moe River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Moe River around Darnum.

Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek:
Minor flooding is likely along the Latrobe River Yallourn to Traralgon Creek.

The Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is currently at 2.31 metres and rising. The
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m)
overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon:
Minor flooding may occur along the Latrobe River downstream of Traralgon.

The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) is currently at 3.24 metres and
steady. The Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream) may reach the minor flood
level (4.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Flood Safety Advice:
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.

Contact Information
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/

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Tuesday 20 August 2019.

Latest River Heights:
Latrobe River at Noojee, 1.16, Rising, 11:29 AM MON 19/08/19
Latrobe River at Willow Grove, 1.44, Steady, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Tanjil River at Tanjil Junction, 0.97, Steady, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Tanjil River at Tanjil South, 1.11, Steady, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Moe River at Darnum, 3.43, Rising, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Moe Drain at Trafalgar East, 3.47, Rising, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Narracan Creek at Thorpdale, 1.13, Steady, 12:54 PM MON 19/08/19
Narracan Creek at Moe, 1.07, Steady, 12:55 PM MON 19/08/19
Latrobe River at Yallourn (L5), 36.42, Steady, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Morwell River at Boolarra, 1.74, Rising, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Morwell River at Yallourn, 2.68, Steady, 11:30 AM MON 19/08/19
Latrobe River at Thoms Bridge, 2.31, Rising, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19
Latrobe River at Rosedale (Main Stream), 3.24, Steady, 01:14 PM MON 19/08/19
Latrobe River at Kilmany, 4.94, Steady, 11:45 AM MON 19/08/19

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and
river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood. The latest weather
forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts.

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

Flood Watch for Upper Yarra, Bunyip, Latrobe and South Gippsland Catchments

Issued at 10:59 am EST on Monday 19 August 2019
Flood Watch Number: 2

Areas of isolated minor flooding may develop across the Upper Yarra, Bunyip,
Latrobe and South Gippsland catchments from late Monday.

A cold and unstable west to southwesterly airstream will persist across the
State until Wednesday as a series of cold fronts cross southern Victoria.

Rainfall totals of 15 to 45 mm have been recorded across the flood watch area
in the 24 hours to 9 am Monday. Stream rises are occurring across the flood
watch area during Monday as a result of recorded rainfall.

Rainfall totals of 5 to 25 mm are forecast for the remainder of Monday. Snow
falling above 400 metres in the early morning, increasing to 900 metres during
the day.

With forecast rainfall, areas of minor flooding may develop across the flood
watch area from late Monday.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Latrobe River

Traralgon Creek

South Gippsland Rivers

Bunyip River and Dandenong Creek

Yarra River to Coldstream

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 11:00 am EST on Tuesday 20 August 2019.