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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Focus Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Victoria’s Bureau of Meteorology has issued multiple weather warnings today for damaging winds, heavy rain and potential flash flooding, particularly across central and eastern districts. Residents in warning zones should monitor conditions closely and avoid unnecessary travel.
What active warnings are in place across Victoria?
As of this morning, a severe weather warning for damaging winds (gusts up to 100 km/h) and heavy rainfall (up to 60 mm in six hours) covers the Central, East Gippsland and North‑East forecast districts. A flood watch remains current for several rivers, while a moderate heatwave warning applies to the Mallee and Wimmera regions. For a detailed severe weather warning by district, check the interactive map on the Bureau’s site.
How can you stay prepared during a severe weather event?
If you live in an area under the severe weather warning, secure loose outdoor items, move vehicles under cover, and stay indoors away from windows. Never drive through floodwater – it is often deeper than it looks. Keep your phone charged and have an emergency kit ready. For broader preparedness tips, see our weather warning hub.
How do I know if my suburb is under a weather warning?
Enter your postcode on the BOM website or use the weather warnings page (though designed for Brisbane, the layout helps you search nationally). Alternatively, enable emergency app alerts on your phone for “weather warnings Melbourne” and surrounding areas.
What’s the difference between a severe weather warning and a watch?
A weather watch means conditions are possible within the next 24 hours; a warning means they are occurring or imminent. For “weather warning victoria today” the BOM issues actual warnings only when confidence is high and impact is likely.
Where can I find the latest “extreme weather warning victoria” updates?
The BOM’s Victoria warnings page is the most reliable source for extreme weather warnings. You can also follow @BOM_Vic on Twitter for minute‑by‑minute alerts. For “weather warning victoria tomorrow” forecasts, check the seven‑day outlook on the BOM site.