Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Mallee and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:23 pm Saturday, 7 June 2025.

Locally damaging winds with showers and storms near the South Australian border.

Weather Situation
A complex low pressure system located over the Southern Ocean extends a strong cold front over western Victoria this evening. Gusty showers and possible thunderstorms are generating damaging winds about far western Victoria near the South Australian border.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mallee and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Murrayville, Nhill and Kaniva.

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 9:25 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

for parts of Mallee and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:23 pm Saturday, 7 June 2025.

Locally damaging winds with showers and storms near the South Australian border.

Weather Situation
A complex low pressure system located over the Southern Ocean extends a strong cold front over western Victoria this evening. Gusty showers and possible thunderstorms are generating damaging winds about far western Victoria near the South Australian border.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Mallee and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Murrayville, Nhill and Kaniva.

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 9:25 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 Mallee, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts

Issued at 04:35 PM EST on Saturday 07 June 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mallee, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West and Central forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain, showers and west to southwesterly winds are expected during Saturday and Sunday. Areas likely to be affected include the Northern Country, North East and Central forecast districts and parts of the Mallee, North Central and South West forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Wimmera, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Wimmera, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Saturday.