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01/04/2022
Issued at 3:40pm AEDT on Friday 1 April 2022
Heavy rainfall and minor to average flooding in some Gippsland catchments in Victoria are anticipated on Sunday as a low-pressure system strikes south on Saturday.
Rainfall totals of between 10-30mm are anticipated on Saturday for central and East Gippsland, with slopes east of Lakes Entrance anticipating between 30-60mm. Totals of between 60-100mm are attainable in remoted areas on this area on Saturday.
Rainfall will intensify on Sunday, with rainfall totals of 20-50mm anticipated in central and East Gippsland and 50-80mm round and south of the ranges east of Bairnsdale with remoted totals of greater than 100mm attainable on this area.
The Bureau has issued a flood look ahead to Gippsland catchments with minor to average flooding doubtless on Sunday. If increased rainfall happens, main flooding is feasible in East Gippsland.
Coastal wind warnings are present for the Victorian coast with damaging wind gusts recorded across the alpines in a single day. These winds are anticipated to ease Friday day however re-intensify on Saturday and Sunday.
The Bureau is recommending communities in these areas keep updated with the newest Bureau warnings by the Bureau’s web site (www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings) and BOM Climate app and observe the recommendation of emergency companies.
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