Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:30 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms will continue in the northeast of the state into the evening.

Weather Situation
A broad surface trough lies through the centre of state and will continue to move east throughout the remainder of the day. Scattered severe thunderstorms will continue ahead of the trough over northeastern parts of the state into the evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Wangaratta, Corryong, Bright, Falls Creek, Euroa, Mansfield, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mallee district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 4:10 pm.
57.6 mm was recorded at Marysville Golf Course in the 6 hours to 3:45 pm.
56.2 mm was recorded at Jamieson in the 6 hours to 3:00 pm.
35.4 mm was recorded at Tolmie in the 1 hour to 2:52 pm.
25.8 mm was recorded at Archerton in the 30 minutes to 2:38 pm.
27.4 mm was recorded at Warrenbayne in the 30 minutes to 1:53 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 12:55 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:16 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mallee

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 7:30 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 4:30 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms will continue in the northeast of the state into the evening.

Weather Situation
A broad surface trough lies through the centre of state and will continue to move east throughout the remainder of the day. Scattered severe thunderstorms will continue ahead of the trough over northeastern parts of the state into the evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Wangaratta, Corryong, Bright, Falls Creek, Euroa, Mansfield, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mallee district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 4:10 pm.
57.6 mm was recorded at Marysville Golf Course in the 6 hours to 3:45 pm.
56.2 mm was recorded at Jamieson in the 6 hours to 3:00 pm.
35.4 mm was recorded at Tolmie in the 1 hour to 2:52 pm.
25.8 mm was recorded at Archerton in the 30 minutes to 2:38 pm.
27.4 mm was recorded at Warrenbayne in the 30 minutes to 1:53 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 12:55 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:16 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mallee

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 7:30 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area

for Western Port, Inner East, Mornington Peninsula, South East, Northern and Outer East Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 3:07 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms have now moved to the east of Greater Melbourne area.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas:
Western Port, Inner East, Mornington Peninsula, South East, Northern and Outer East
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Melbourne Area. This warning is now cancelled.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for the North East, West and South Gippsland and parts of the Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central and Mallee districts.
Other warnings may be current.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area

for Western Port, Inner East, Mornington Peninsula, South East, Northern and Outer East Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 3:07 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms have now moved to the east of Greater Melbourne area.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas:
Western Port, Inner East, Mornington Peninsula, South East, Northern and Outer East
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Melbourne Area. This warning is now cancelled.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for the North East, West and South Gippsland and parts of the Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central and Mallee districts.
Other warnings may be current.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Road Weather Alert for Melbourne

for all suburbs

Issued at 10:45 AM EDT on Sunday 21 December 2025

Road weather alert for slippery roads and reduced visibility in heavy rain for the following areas:
all suburbs
Slippery roads and reduced visibility in heavy rain will make driving conditions dangerous during Sunday in all suburbs.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
Reduce speed.
Maintain a greater distance between you and the vehicle in front.
Turn on your headlights.
For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

The next alert will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Sunday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 10:42 AM EDT on Sunday 21 December 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Sunday and Monday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Central district and exposed coastal parts and adjacent areas of the South West and West and South Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EDT Sunday.