Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:12 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms with damaging wind gusts continue into the early evening in the far northeast.

Weather Situation
A surface trough has progressed into the northeast of the state this afternoon and isolated severe thunderstorms are still occurring in the unstable airmass ahead of it into the early evening. Conditions are expected to ease in the coming hour or two.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland and North East
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga and Corryong.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central, Northern Country, North Central and West and South Gippsland districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 5:30 pm.
115 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 5:00 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,Northern Country,Central,West and South 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 9:15 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 Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:12 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms with damaging wind gusts continue into the early evening in the far northeast.

Weather Situation
A surface trough has progressed into the northeast of the state this afternoon and isolated severe thunderstorms are still occurring in the unstable airmass ahead of it into the early evening. Conditions are expected to ease in the coming hour or two.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
East Gippsland and North East
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga and Corryong.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central, Northern Country, North Central and West and South Gippsland districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 5:30 pm.
115 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 5:00 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,Northern Country,Central,West and South 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 9:15 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 05:24 PM 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 11:00 pm EDT Sunday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Cancellation of
Road Weather Alert for Melbourne

Issued at 05:21 PM EDT on Sunday 21 December 2025

Cancelled road weather alert for the following areas:
all suburbs
The road weather alert for all suburbs has been cancelled, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further alerts will be issued if necessary.

For information on any road closures, please contact your local council or the Police.

No further alerts will be issued for this event.