Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area
for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones
for parts of Inner East, Northern and Outer East Local Warning Areas.
Issued at 10:21 pm Monday, 24 November 2025.
Severe thunderstorms over northeastern suburbs this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Inner East, Northern and Outer East
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:20 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near St Andrews and Hurstbridge. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Healesville, Lilydale and Croydon by 10:50 pm and the area east of Pakenham by 11:20 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, North Central, West and South Gippsland and North East districts.
The next warning is due to be issued by 11:25 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.
Forecast
Auburn (37.8349°S, 145.0521°E, 57m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds N/NE 15 to 20 km/h shifting W 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Auburn (37.8349°S, 145.0521°E, 57m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
Minimum 18° 14° 12° 11° 12° 11° 13° Maximum 25° 21° 18° 23° 20° 21° 21° Chance of rain 40% 80% 40% 80% 60% 90% 90% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm UV index Very High Moderate Moderate Very High 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 12
(km/h)12
(km/h)17
(km/h)22
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(km/h)17
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(km/h)14
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(km/h)12
(km/h)14
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(km/h)Wind direction WNW WSW NW WSW W WSW NNW SW WSW SW W W NW W Relative humidity 61% 43% 60% 50% 65% 56% 61% 44% 76% 64% 67% 48% 70% 65% Dew point 13°C 11°C 10°C 8°C 8°C 8°C 9°C 9°C 11°C 12°C 9°C 9°C 11°C 13°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Auburn (37.8349°S, 145.0521°E, 57m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:24am EDT 5:54am EDT 8:20pm EDT 8:50pm EDT 9:26am EDT 12:00am EDT
Waxing crescent
First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area (Damaging Winds & Large Hailstones) for Inner East, Northern & Outer East Local Warning Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area (Damaging Winds & Large Hailstones) for Inner East, Northern & Outer East Local Warning Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Large Hailstones & Damaging Winds) for parts of Central, North Central, West & South Gippsland & North East
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Large Hailstones & Damaging Winds) for parts of Central, North Central, West & South Gippsland & North East
- Gale Warning for Central Coast. Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip & West Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days