Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:22 pm Monday, 28 February 2022.

Heavy rain with thunderstorms in the east and west.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms continue to trigger in a humid airmass through Victoria, supported by an upper trough to the west.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warracknabeal, Wodonga, Corryong, Bright and Falls Creek.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South West, Northern Country and North Central districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

Gelantipy recorded 31.6mm in the 30 minutes to 7:00pm.

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.