Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds
for West and South Gippsland and parts of Central, Northern Country, North Central, North East and East Gippsland Forecast Districts.
Issued at 11:09 am Wednesday, 26 November 2025.
Damaging wind gusts with a line of showers and thunderstorms moving through central areas and Gippsland, including far eastern Melbourne.
Weather Situation
A front moving through central and eastern parts of the state today triggers thunderstorms, moving swiftly towards the east.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Traralgon, Sale, Warragul, Euroa and Yarra Glen.
94 km/h gust was recorded at Latrobe Valley at 10:51 am.
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 2:10 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
Ripplebrook (38.2001°S, 145.7725°E, 67m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, possibly severe with damaging winds. Winds NW 25 to 35 km/h turning W 30 to 45 km/h in the middle of the day then decreasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 21.
Forecast for Ripplebrook (38.2001°S, 145.7725°E, 67m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary
Minimum 11° 11° 8° 12° 9° 9° 7° Maximum 17° 15° 21° 16° 16° 12° 14° Chance of rain 90% 70% 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very 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 20
(km/h)24
(km/h)24
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(km/h)17
(km/h)16
(km/h)10
(km/h)19
(km/h)16
(km/h)19
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(km/h)18
(km/h)16
(km/h)20
(km/h)Wind direction NW W WNW W WNW W SW WSW WNW W WNW WNW WSW WSW Relative humidity 64% 69% 75% 60% 65% 46% 92% 65% 73% 60% 85% 79% 81% 61% Dew point 9°C 11°C 9°C 8°C 8°C 9°C 12°C 9°C 7°C 8°C 8°C 9°C 8°C 6°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Ripplebrook (38.2001°S, 145.7725°E, 67m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:18am EDT 5:49am EDT 8:19pm EDT 8:50pm EDT 10:25am EDT 12:34am EDT
Waxing crescent
First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Damaging Winds) West & South Gippsland & Central, Northern Country, North Central, North East & East Gippsland
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Damaging Winds) West & South Gippsland & Central, Northern Country, North Central, North East & East Gippsland
- Sheep Graziers Warning for South West, Central and West and South Gippsland. Cancellation of Sheep Graziers Warning for Wimmera
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days