UPDATE, 12.50PM: The Bureau of Meteorology has updated the severe weather warning, which no longer includes Ballarat.
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Rain has started to fall in Ballarat, however the more severe of the weather is appearing more likely to occur on the eastern half of Victoria.
There is also a secondary weather warning in the northern areas of the state, which also does not include Ballarat.
EARLIER: Ballarat might have missed the heavy storms yesterday, but a severe weather warning has been issued for more heavy rain to hit the area today.
More than 20mm of rain was recorded at the Ballarat airport last night (which mostly fell between 9.30pm and 10.30pm), but most of Ballarat that received no rainfall.
However, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a fresh warning for much of the state this morning, including Ballarat.
Flash flooding is possible as isolated thunderstorms sweep the state.
Widespread falls of 10-30mm are forecast for the warning area, with isolated falls of 60-80mm.
Across parts of the Central district and West and South Gippsland, widespread falls of 20-50mm are forecast with peak falls to 100mm possible.
Much of the rainfall may fall in periods of 4 to 6 hours, particularly during the afternoon and evening.
Rain is expected to contract east and ease overnight Monday into Tuesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and 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.
- 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.
- Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live.
- Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency.
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Monday.