Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds for North East and parts of East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland and Central Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:30 pm Sunday, 21 December 2025. Severe storms will continue in the northeast of the state into the evening. Weather Situation A broad surface trough lies through the centre of state and will continue to move east throughout the remainder of the day. Scattered severe thunderstorms will continue ahead of the trough over northeastern parts of the state into the evening. HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Central, East Gippsland, 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 and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wodonga, Wangaratta, Corryong, Bright, Falls Creek, Euroa, Mansfield, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mallee district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 91 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Buller Airport at 4:10 pm. 57.6 mm was recorded at Marysville Golf Course in the 6 hours to 3:45 pm. 56.2 mm was recorded at Jamieson in the 6 hours to 3:00 pm. 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. 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. Cancellation for the following areas: Mallee 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 7:30 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.