Local Weather

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Frost Warning

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

Issued at 10:47 AM EST on Friday 04 July 2025

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Please be aware
Temperatures at ground level can be many degrees lower than those recorded
by standard weather stations, especially in calm conditions with very clear skies.
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Frost Warning for the following areas:
North East, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Frosts with temperatures down to -1 degrees are forecast for Saturday morning in parts of the North East, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mallee,North Central,Northern Country,Wimmera,South West,Central

No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Mitchell River
Issued at 09:36 AM AEST on Friday 04 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT GLENALADALE AND BAIRNSDALE DURING FRIDAY
River levels along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale and Bairnsdale are easing following recent moderate and minor flood peaks respectively.
No further significant rainfall is forecast for at least the next few days.

Wonnangatta River:
River levels are easing along the Wonnangatta River.
Mitchell River to Glenaladale:
Minor flooding is easing along the Mitchell River at Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale peaked at 5.41 m around 2:30 pm Thursday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 4.24 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Mitchell River at Glenaladale is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale:
Minor flooding is easing along the Mitchell River downstream of Glenaladale.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale peaked at 6.48 m around 1:15 am Friday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 6.41 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Mitchell River at Bairnsdale may fall below the minor flood level (5.60 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 05 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wonnangatta River at Crooked River,2.573,falling,9:00 am Fri 04/07/25
Wonnangatta River at Waterford,3.19,falling,9:29 am Fri 04/07/25
Dargo River at Lower Dargo Rd,2.86,falling,9:00 am Fri 04/07/25
Mitchell River at Glenaladale,4.245,falling,9:00 am Fri 04/07/25
Mitchell River at Rosehill,8.126,steady,9:00 am Fri 04/07/25
Mitchell River at Bairnsdale,6.41,steady,9:24 am Fri 04/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.