Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds) for parts of East Gippsland and Central
13 DECEMBER 2025 16:50 EDT
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds
for parts of East Gippsland and Central Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:50 pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing over East Gippsland while a single severe thunderstorm south east of Daylesford continues.
Weather Situation
A warm, humid and unstable airmass interacts with a surface trough and upper level feature to produce severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central and East Gippsland
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, and possible large hailstones and damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Orbost, Buchan, Gelantipy and Bonang.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Central,Northern Country,Wimmera,South West
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 7:50 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.
