Melbourne’s unpredictable weather continues as heavy rain lashes state

The State Emergency Service has received dozens of calls for help after Victoria was hit with torrential rain — and more wild weather is on the way.

More heavy rain is on the way for Melbourne. Picture: David Crosling

Victorians are bracing for more wet weather and severe thunderstorms after a Saturday soaking.

After a warm Friday with temperatures reaching 30.2C, conditions took a dramatic turn on Saturday with Melbourne receiving 10mm of rain by 5pm, signalling a wet week ahead.

The SES had 197 call outs between midnight and 5pm on Saturday, 80 relating to fallen trees and 63 due to building damage.

While the rain eased on Saturday night, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned Melburnians to expect continuous wet weather over the coming days, with showers and thunderstorms expected to roll in overnight on Monday and into Tuesday.

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that the city can expect continuous wet weather over the coming days, with showers and thunderstorms expected to roll in overnight on Monday and into Tuesday.

Spectators shelter from the rain on day three of the ISPS Handa Australian Open 2024 at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Heatherton. Picture: Morgan Hancock

The rain is expected to continue on Sunday. Picture: David Crosling

The week is set to get off to a humid start. Picture: Diego Fedele

Temperatures are forecast to remain in the high to mid-20s, bringing a humid start to the week.

Severe thunderstorms are forecast for the Central, South West, North Central, Wimmera and Northern Country on Sunday, while the Mallee is expected to also cop “large hail”.

Significant downpours are anticipated before conditions ease on Wednesday with temperatures returning to the mid-20s and rising to the low 30s on Thursday.

The weekend’s rain was expected to ease overnight on Saturday but more showers are set to roll in throughout Sunday, further testing the state’s resilience as we head into the summer months.