Victoria
Sat 6:00 am EST
Thick cloud is streaming across VIC, as moisture is drawn ahead of a trough, causing areas of rain to develop in the west. Cloud over central and eastern parts of the state is thickening, as the trough edges further east, which is causing patchy rain to become more frequent.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 03:59AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Coastal Waters Wind Warning for Victorian Waters between Sa-Vic Border and 60nm East of Gabo Island
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 04:10AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Local Waters Wind Warning for Gippsland Lakes Western Port and Port Phillip
Severe weather warning
Issued at 04:15AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Severe Weather Warning Flash Flooding for W N Central N Country, Wimmera, Mallee, Alpine Areas & NE Forecast Districts.
Flood warning
Issued at 09:37AM on Friday 3 September 2010
Flood Watch for the North East
Flood warning
Issued at 05:38AM on Saturday 4 September 2010
Moderate Flood Warning for the Seven and Castle Creeks Catchment
State Centres Forecast
AlburyWindy with rain |
11 - 16 |
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BendigoWindy with rain |
11 - 16 |
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HorshamWindy with rain |
9 - 15 |
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MelbourneWindy with rain |
12 - 19 |
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MilduraWindy with rain |
13 - 18 |
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SaleRain |
7 - 20 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy rain spreading throughout. Gale-force winds. | Showers and winds easing over the south. Isolated snow showers over the alpine areas. | Showers and snow clearing early in the east. Generally clear and sunny with light winds. | Mostly clear and dry throughout. Light and variable winds. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Mt Hotham, VIC | 1.7°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Mildura, VIC | 19.1°C |
Coastal Waters
Eastern Bass Strait
North to northeasterly 30/40 knots, reaching 45 knots in the east, tending northwesterly later tonight. The chance of thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Gippsland Lakes
North to northeasterly 15/20 knots tending northerly 20/25 knots during the afternoon then tending north to northwesterly 20/30 knots later in the evening. The chance of thunderstorms late in the morning. The chance of thunderstorms early this evening.
Melbourne Bays
Northeasterly 20/30 knots tending north to northwesterly 30/40 knots during the afternoon then tending west to northwesterly in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Sea: Up to 3.0 m
Northern Bass Strait
Northeasterly 20/30 knots tending northerly 25/35 knots around midday and possibly reaching 40 knots. Winds shifting west to southwesterly 30/45 knots from the west later in the evening. The chance of thunderstorms in the late afternoon. Sea: Up to 4.0 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Southern Bass Strait
Wednesday: East to northeast winds 10/20 knots.<p>Thursday: Chiefly east to northeasterly winds 5/15 knots, increasing to 10/20 knots before a 20/30 knot northwest change extends from the west later in the day. Sea: Up to 2.0 m Swell: Up to 1.0 m
Western Bass Strait
East to northeasterly 20/30 knots tending northerly later this morning. Winds shifting southwesterly at 35/50 knots from the west from the late afternoon. Sea: Up to 5.0 m Swell: Up to 4.0 m
