Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area
for Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds

for parts of Northern and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 7:51 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

An isolated severe thunderstorm has developed north of Bacchus Marsh, tracking eastward towards Sunbury.

HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern and Western
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:50 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and possible damaging wind gusts was detected near the area north of Bacchus Marsh and the area west of Sunbury. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Mt Aitken and Toolern Vale by 8:05 pm and Sunbury, Gisborne and the area east of Gisborne by 8:20 pm.

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.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland, East Gippsland, South West and Wimmera districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:25 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area
for Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds

for parts of Northern and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 7:51 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

An isolated severe thunderstorm has developed north of Bacchus Marsh, tracking eastward towards Sunbury.

HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern and Western
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:50 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and possible damaging wind gusts was detected near the area north of Bacchus Marsh and the area west of Sunbury. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Mt Aitken and Toolern Vale by 8:05 pm and Sunbury, Gisborne and the area east of Gisborne by 8:20 pm.

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.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland, East Gippsland, South West and Wimmera districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:25 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Central, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland, East Gippsland, South West and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:34 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have continuing over the state this evening.

Weather Situation
A warm, humid and unstable airmass interacts with a surface trough and upper level feature to produce severe thunderstorms this evening.
LARGE HAILSTONES, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maryborough, Bacchus Marsh, Sale, Daylesford, Castlemaine and Kyneton.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:35 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Central, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland, East Gippsland, South West and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:34 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have continuing over the state this evening.

Weather Situation
A warm, humid and unstable airmass interacts with a surface trough and upper level feature to produce severe thunderstorms this evening.
LARGE HAILSTONES, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, South West, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maryborough, Bacchus Marsh, Sale, Daylesford, Castlemaine and Kyneton.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:35 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 04:15 PM EDT on Saturday 13 December 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 14 December 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 14 December
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, Western Port, Gippsland Lakes and West Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 pm EDT Saturday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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