The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning with predictions of heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding across western Victoria.
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The condition report indicates a deepening low pressure trough over South Australia will approach western Victoria tonight bringing very humid conditions southeastwards.
As the trough moves rapidly eastwards across Victoria on Friday, a low pressure centre will develop along the trough. The low will move away to the southeast early Friday morning.
The warning maintains the flooding is possible after midnight and extending to the Central district by around 3am to 6am Friday. The heavy rain may extend to eastern districts later in the morning.
Six hour totals of around 10mm to 40mm are likely with isolated higher falls of 40mm to 60mm possible. There is the risk of isolated thunderstorms over the northwest of the State during this time, the warning reads.
Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, and Geelong.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water;
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains;
- Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks;
- Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads;
