Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds
for parts of West and South Gippsland Forecast District.
Issued at 11:08 pm Monday, 24 November 2025.
Severe thunderstorms over western Gippsland this evening
Weather Situation
A trough is producing severe thunderstorms Gippsland
LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Traralgon, Warragul, Morwell and Moe.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central, North Central and North East districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,North East,Central
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 2:10 am Tuesday.
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.
Forecast
Amherst (37.1465°S, 143.6702°E, 245m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the E, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the E. Winds N/NE 15 to 20 km/h shifting W 20 to 30 km/h before dawn then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Forecast for Amherst (37.1465°S, 143.6702°E, 245m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
Minimum 15° 11° 9° 6° 11° 8° 9° Maximum 27° 22° 21° 24° 22° 21° 18° Chance of rain 90% 90% 30% 80% 10% 60% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 5-10mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Extreme Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
(km/h)22
(km/h)27
(km/h)30
(km/h)17
(km/h)19
(km/h)7
(km/h)18
(km/h)14
(km/h)18
(km/h)9
(km/h)20
(km/h)18
(km/h)25
(km/h)Wind direction W W NW W WSW W NNW WNW WSW WSW NW WNW NW WNW Relative humidity 61% 32% 78% 38% 64% 38% 63% 37% 71% 40% 59% 36% 70% 54% Dew point 12°C 9°C 10°C 7°C 7°C 6°C 8°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 6°C 6°C 9°C 11°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Amherst (37.1465°S, 143.6702°E, 245m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:31am EDT 6:01am EDT 8:23pm EDT 8:53pm EDT 9:34am EDT 12:02am EDT
Waxing crescent
First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 -
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