Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:37 pm Saturday, 3 January 2026.
Severe thunderstorms continuing through parts of Gippsland this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms through parts of Gippsland this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maffra.
2cm hail was observed at Rawson at approximately 4:00 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.
* 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 8:40 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.
Forecast
Longwarry (38.1113°S, 145.7714°E, 42m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds.
Forecast for Longwarry (38.1113°S, 145.7714°E, 42m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 13° 15° 12° 10° 16° 19° 17° Maximum 30° 23° 23° 30° 36° 30° 34° Chance of rain 70% 30% 5% 5% 10% 10% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High - - 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 6
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(km/h)Wind direction E W W SW WSW SW ESE SW NNE WNW WSW SW NW W Relative humidity 66% 38% 87% 60% 72% 42% 64% 34% 55% 23% 63% 43% 54% 31% Dew point 15°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 11°C 10°C 12°C 12°C 17°C 12°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 15°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Longwarry (38.1113°S, 145.7714°E, 42m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:28am EDT 5:59am EDT 8:43pm EDT 9:14pm EDT 8:58pm EDT 5:02am EDT 
Full moon
Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 -
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