Storms and heavy rain to hit Derby Day Saturday
The Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and up to 15mm of rain on Derby Day.
Thousands heading to Flemington for Derby Day on Saturday should prepare for a wet and windy day. The Bureau of Meteorology warns showers will develop around dawn and intensify just as crowds arrive.
Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts, with forecasters warning of particularly dangerous conditions if a storm passes directly over the racecourse. Between 5mm and up to 15mm of rain is expected.
While temperatures will reach 24 degrees, strong winds will make it feel cooler. The wet weather is expected to ease by late afternoon.
Rain is forecast every day through to the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.
- 5mm to 15mm
- Expected rainfall
- 24 degrees Celsius
- Temperature
- Flemington
- Event location
- Late morning or early afternoon Saturday
- Worst timing
Why it mattersDerby Day racegoers need to prepare for wet and windy conditions that could affect the event.
AustraliaThousands of Victorians heading to Flemington for the Spring Carnival face storms and heavy rain this weekend.
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