Community
26 October, 2025
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for St Arnaud and surrounds
ST ARNAUD residents are being warned to be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe thunderstorms, including debris, damaged buildings, trees down and fallen power lines.
ST ARNAUD residents are being warned to be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe thunderstorms, including debris, damaged buildings, trees down and fallen power lines.
Large hailstones and damaging winds are likely as the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of central, Mallee, south west, northern country, north central and wimmera forecast districts.
Impacts in your area:
The potential impacts of thunderstorms in your area include:
Building damage
Fallen power lines
Fallen trees and branches
Broken windows
Damage to vehicles
Dangerous road conditions
What you should do:
Large hail is expected. Stay inside and away from windows.
Park your car undercover and away from trees.
Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous.
Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so.
Be aware of hazardous trees - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall during a storm.
People with asthma or hay fever should review the asthma first aid steps, and have your reliever medication with you at all times today.
If you are driving:
If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater.
Be aware of road hazards such as debris and damaged roads or bridges.
For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70).
Stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.
Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency.
For severe weather related emergency assistance from the SES, phone 132 500.
Use multiple sources to stay informed:
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact the National Relay Service and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.
The next update is expected by 5.40pm or as the situation changes.
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