Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds
for parts of Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:13 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.
Severe thunderstorms have developed across western Victoria this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A cold front sweeping across the state is interacting with a moist and unstable atmosphere to generate severe thunderstorms across western parts of the state. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east.
LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera
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 Maryborough, Ballarat, Swan Hill, Kerang, Daylesford and Colac.
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 5:15 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
Geelong (38.1473°S, 144.3607°E, 13m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. A thunderstorm likely in the afternoon and early evening, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds N/NW 15 to 20 km/h turning W/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 17 and 22.
Forecast for Geelong (38.1473°S, 144.3607°E, 13m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 12° 9° 7° 7° 9° 12° 10° Maximum 21° 13° 17° 20° 23° 24° 22° Chance of rain 90% 50% 5% 30% 10% 50% 10% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index High High High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - 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 7
(km/h)12
(km/h)28
(km/h)25
(km/h)17
(km/h)18
(km/h)3
(km/h)13
(km/h)6
(km/h)15
(km/h)10
(km/h)16
(km/h)6
(km/h)12
(km/h)Wind direction NE W SSW S ESE SSE SSE S ESE SE NE NNW WSW SSE Relative humidity 96% 95% 74% 58% 57% 51% 75% 53% 74% 54% 63% 51% 76% 47% Dew point 14°C 15°C 7°C 4°C 4°C 6°C 10°C 9°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 12°C 11°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Geelong (38.1473°S, 144.3607°E, 13m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:55am EDT 6:23am EDT 7:51pm EDT 8:19pm EDT 8:43am EDT
Waxing crescent
First quarter Oct 30 Full moon Nov 06 Last quarter Nov 12 New moon Nov 20 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Large Hailstones & Damaging Winds) for Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central & Wimmera
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Large Hailstones & Damaging Winds) for Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central & Wimmera
- Sheep Graziers Warning for North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland
- Strong Wind Warning for West Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days