Maribyrnong locals should be alert as an active flood watch is underway for the Maribyrnong River.
An update delivered at 2.41 pm on the Vic Emergency Website showed that minor to moderate flooding is still expected to develop from overnight tonight into Thursday.
The original warning was delivered on Tuesday, June 6, at 3.46 pm.
The warning stated a deepening low pressure trough and cold front will cross Victoria today and track eastwards, bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms to the northern part of the state.
Catchments across central and northeastern Victoria are average to wet, and catchments across the northwest are relatively dry.
Widespread rainfall totals of 40 to 60 mm are expected in the flood watch area from this afternoon into Thursday, with isolated heavier falls of 60 to 80 mm possible with thunderstorms and about higher terrain.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to ease into Friday.
Isolated moderate flooding is also possible in areas with the heaviest rainfall.
It mentions a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Victoria.
Locals are advised to stay informed and continue to monitor your local conditions and remain alert.
Details: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/…
