The rainfall in Sunraysia and surrounding regions is set to continue into Monday.
Conditions are predicted to calm down this afternoon before becoming more intense this evening into tomorrow morning.
Mildura received over 65mmm of rain over the 25 hours up to 9:00am this morning.
Current warning:
Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL
Mallee, Lower Western and Riverland forecast districts.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL POSSIBLE.
Weather Situation: Moist northeasterly flow on the southeastern flank of a low in central Australia is expected to lead to the development of a broad region of rain with embedded thunderstorms. Rain rates may ease for a period during the day today, before increasing overnight and into Monday with the approach of a cold front.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of the Mallee, Lower Western and Riverland forecast districts from this morning, becoming more likely from late Sunday evening.
Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 50 mm are possible.
Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Swan Hill, Broken Hill, Wentworth, Menindee, Balranald and Renmark.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Safety advice
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.
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