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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:52 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Thunderstorms persist about parts of Victoria, but are not severe.

Weather Situation
Breezy conditions today in Victoria as a trough and cold front move through the state from west to east, triggering showers and thunderstorms.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms have eased, and the warning is cancelled. The situation will continue to be monitored as thunderstorms persist about parts of the state, and will continue to develop this afternoon and evening, with further severe thunderstorm warnings possible.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:52 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Thunderstorms persist about parts of Victoria, but are not severe.

Weather Situation
Breezy conditions today in Victoria as a trough and cold front move through the state from west to east, triggering showers and thunderstorms.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central, North Central and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms have eased, and the warning is cancelled. The situation will continue to be monitored as thunderstorms persist about parts of the state, and will continue to develop this afternoon and evening, with further severe thunderstorm warnings possible.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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 - Melbourne Area
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Inner East, Inner, Northern, Outer East, South East and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 3:12 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with localised heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts in parts of Melbourne.

HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Inner East, Inner, South East, Northern, Outer East and Western
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds were detected near Preston and Sunbury. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Ringwood, Bayswater and Belgrave by 3:45 pm and Gembrook, Croydon and Monbulk by 4:15 pm.

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, North Central and West and South Gippsland districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:15 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 - Melbourne Area
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Inner East, Inner, Northern, Outer East, South East and Western Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 3:12 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with localised heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts in parts of Melbourne.

HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Inner East, Inner, South East, Northern, Outer East and Western
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds were detected near Preston and Sunbury. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Ringwood, Bayswater and Belgrave by 3:45 pm and Gembrook, Croydon and Monbulk by 4:15 pm.

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, North Central and West and South Gippsland districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:15 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 Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Central Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:08 am Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Damaging northwesterly winds developing later today.

Weather Situation
An approaching cold front will result in a strengthening northwesterly flow today. Winds ease and tend more westerly during Friday as the front moves through the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop in the eastern ranges from late Thursday afternoon. Wind gusts may reach 110 km/h from late Thursday evening in exposed alpine areas above 1200 metres.
Winds are expected to ease by late Friday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Thursday.
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 Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Central Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:08 am Thursday, 9 April 2026.

Damaging northwesterly winds developing later today.

Weather Situation
An approaching cold front will result in a strengthening northwesterly flow today. Winds ease and tend more westerly during Friday as the front moves through the state.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely to develop in the eastern ranges from late Thursday afternoon. Wind gusts may reach 110 km/h from late Thursday evening in exposed alpine areas above 1200 metres.
Winds are expected to ease by late Friday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Thursday.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Victoria

Issued at 11:06 AM EST on Thursday 09 April 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 10 April 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 09 April
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip, West Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 10 April
Gale Warning for the following areas:
West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Port Phillip and Western Port

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:15 pm EST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Warning to Sheep Graziers

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

Issued at 09:58 AM EST on Thursday 09 April 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and northwesterly winds are expected during Thursday and Friday. Areas likely to be affected include 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 EST Thursday.