Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Expected in Wyndham as Storm Moves Southeast
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Wyndham area, with the storm expected to bring heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. As of 10:20 am, the storm was detected near Lara and Werribee and is moving towards the southeast.
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The storm is forecast to impact northern parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, waters off Portarlington, and areas south of Werribee by 10:50 am, with further impacts expected on Portarlington, waters off Altona Beach, and Point Cook by 11:20 am.
In the hour leading up to 10:00 am, Wooloomanata recorded 22.8 mm of rainfall in just 60 minutes, highlighting the storm’s intensity.
Safety Advice from the State Emergency Service:
• If driving conditions are dangerous, pull over safely, avoiding trees, drains, low-lying areas, and floodwaters. Avoid travel if possible.
• Stay safe by steering clear of hazards like floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads, and fallen trees.
• Be aware that recent storms or fires may have made trees unstable, increasing the risk of them falling in windy or wet conditions.
• Secure any loose outdoor items, such as furniture, umbrellas, and trampolines, and move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
• Remain indoors and stay away from windows during the storm.
• If outdoors, find shelter indoors and avoid trees, drains, gutters, creeks, and waterways.
• Stay clear of fallen powerlines, always assuming they are live.
Keep updated by monitoring weather warnings, forecasts, and river levels on the Bureau of Meteorology website, and check the VicEmergency app, website, or hotline for the latest information.
