Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Western and parts of Port Phillip waters, Inner, Northern, Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula and South East Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 1:32 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall approaching from the northwest.

he Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:25 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Daylesford, the area northwest of Ballan, the area south of Daylesford and the area west of Ballan. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Melton, Bacchus Marsh, Gisborne and Brisbane Ranges by 1:55 pm and Craigieburn, Melbourne City, Preston, St Albans, Sunbury, Werribee and Footscray by 2:25 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.