Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

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

Issued at 3:06 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms continue to move east during the afternoon, heavy rain and damaging wind gusts likely.

Weather Situation
A broad surface trough and deepening low pressure system is moving through the state today. Scattered severe thunderstorms continue to move the central districts and will reach eastern districts in the coming hours.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Traralgon, Echuca, Sale, Bright and Warragul.
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.
47.4 mm was recorded at Marysville Golf Course in the 3 hours to 1:45 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 12:55 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:16 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 6:10 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 Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

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

Issued at 3:06 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe storms continue to move east during the afternoon, heavy rain and damaging wind gusts likely.

Weather Situation
A broad surface trough and deepening low pressure system is moving through the state today. Scattered severe thunderstorms continue to move the central districts and will reach eastern districts in the coming hours.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Traralgon, Echuca, Sale, Bright and Warragul.
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.
47.4 mm was recorded at Marysville Golf Course in the 3 hours to 1:45 pm.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 12:55 pm.
93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Falls Creek at 11:16 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 6:10 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.