Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North East Forecast District.

Issued at 10:00 pm Saturday, 11 January 2025.

LOCALLY INTENSE FALLS OCCURRING EAST OF THE HUME DAM THIS EVENING.

Weather Situation: Moist and unstable conditions are triggering slow moving thunderstorms with heavy to locally intense falls about northeast Victoria, with intense falls expected to last for the next 30 to 60 minutes before easing.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in east of the Hume Dam in parts of the North East district.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North East district. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga.

49.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT THE HUME DAM IN THE 1 HOUR TO 9;42 PM.

30 mm recorded at Albury in the 20 minutes to 9:05 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.