Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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

for parts of Central, Northern Country and North Central Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:35 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over the Northern Country and North Central 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.
HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, Northern Country and North Central
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, and possible large hailstones and damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the East Gippsland, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wimmera,South West,West and South Gippsland,East Gippsland

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 11:35 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 Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds

for parts of Central, Northern Country and North Central Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:35 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over the Northern Country and North Central 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.
HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, Northern Country and North Central
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, and possible large hailstones and damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the East Gippsland, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wimmera,South West,West and South Gippsland,East Gippsland

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 11:35 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 - Melbourne Area

for Northern and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 8:28 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have eased over the outer western and northern areas of the Melbourne metropolitan area.

Warning for the following areas:
Victoria Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. Thunderstorms are still occurring about the outer western and northern areas of the Melbourne metropolitan area this evening. The redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Western,Northern

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 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 9:30 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 Northern and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 8:28 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have eased over the outer western and northern areas of the Melbourne metropolitan area.

Warning for the following areas:
Victoria Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. Thunderstorms are still occurring about the outer western and northern areas of the Melbourne metropolitan area this evening. The redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Western,Northern

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 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 9:30 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.