Local Weather

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

Final Flood Watch For The Yarra River Catchment
Issued at 11:35 AM EST on Sunday 08 June 2025
Flood Watch Number: 2
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED IN THE YARRA RIVER CATCHMENT

Rainfall totals up to approximately 30 mm were recorded across the Yarra River catchment in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Sunday, causing small river level rises across parts of the catchment.
Further moderate rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday, but this is no longer expected to cause flooding.
The Yarra River Catchment is moderately wet from recent rainfall.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments:
Yarra River to Coldstream
Yarra River downstream of 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:
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:
This is a final Flood Watch, no further watches will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for North Central, North East, South West, Central and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:42 AM EST on Sunday 08 June 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East, South West, Central and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the Central forecast district and parts of the North Central, North East, South West and East Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Country and West and South Gippsland forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Northern Country and West and South Gippsland forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Sunday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday 08 June 2025
for the period until midnight EST Monday 09 June 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 08 June
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast, Central Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 09 June
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:40 pm EST Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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