Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Port Phillip waters, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas.
Issued at 6:21 pm Wednesday, 12 March 2025.
Heavy rainfall approaching west of Melbourne.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Port Phillip waters, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:20 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Sutherland Creek and the area west of Werribee. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Lara, Werribee and the area west of Lara by 6:50 pm and Altona, Laverton and the area south of Werribee by 7:20 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Outer East
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.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland districts.
The next warning is due to be issued by 7:25 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.
Forecast
Wonthaggi (38.6063°S, 145.5886°E, 22m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming S/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
Forecast for Wonthaggi (38.6063°S, 145.5886°E, 22m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 16° 13° 14° 18° 12° 12° 12° Maximum 25° 25° 33° 26° 20° 22° 23° Chance of rain 20% 20% 80% 90% 80% 20% 50% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High Moderate - - - 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 8
(km/h)13
(km/h)3
(km/h)14
(km/h)5
(km/h)8
(km/h)19
(km/h)30
(km/h)22
(km/h)23
(km/h)11
(km/h)17
(km/h)10
(km/h)18
(km/h)Wind direction WSW SW NW SW NE W NW WSW SW SW SW WSW WNW SW Relative humidity 80% 65% 85% 67% 78% 42% 80% 80% 62% 52% 65% 57% 76% 65% Dew point 15°C 17°C 14°C 17°C 15°C 17°C 18°C 19°C 8°C 9°C 9°C 12°C 11°C 15°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Wonthaggi (38.6063°S, 145.5886°E, 22m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:46am EDT 7:13am EDT 7:41pm EDT 8:08pm EDT 7:16pm EDT 5:50am EDT Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 14 Last quarter Mar 22 New moon Mar 29 First quarter Apr 05 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area (Heavy Rain) Port Phillip waters, Western & Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area (Heavy Rain) Port Phillip waters, Western & Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
- Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip & Central Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days