Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

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

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

Issued at 4:26 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Severe thunderstorms are approaching Melbourne this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A cold front sweeping across the state is interacting with a moist and unstable atmosphere to generate severe thunderstorms across parts of the state. Thunderstorms over the Melbourne area are likely to produce heavy rainfall and damaging winds, with storms in the north of the state likely to have large hailstones and damaging winds.
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central and North Central districts. Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Frankston and Yarra Glen.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Country, North East and Mallee districts. Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Wangaratta, Echuca, Kerang, Yarrawonga and Rochester.

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.
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 Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones

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

Issued at 4:26 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Severe thunderstorms are approaching Melbourne this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A cold front sweeping across the state is interacting with a moist and unstable atmosphere to generate severe thunderstorms across parts of the state. Thunderstorms over the Melbourne area are likely to produce heavy rainfall and damaging winds, with storms in the north of the state likely to have large hailstones and damaging winds.
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central and North Central districts. Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Frankston and Yarra Glen.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Country, North East and Mallee districts. Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Wangaratta, Echuca, Kerang, Yarrawonga and Rochester.

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.
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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 10:57 AM EDT on Sunday 26 October 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southerly winds are expected during Monday. Areas likely to be affected include the East Gippsland forecast district and parts of the North Central, North East, South West, Central 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.