View the current warnings for Victoria
Forecast updated at 11:30 am EDT on Thursday 16 October 2025.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system in the Tasman Sea extends a ridge over Victoria. A trough and cold front will sweep across the State late Thursday and early Friday. A new high pressure system in the Bight moves over Victoria during Saturday, before a trough moves into western Victoria later on Sunday.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h turning west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 30s.
Fire Danger - Extreme
Sun protection 9:50am to 4:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mildura | – | 37 |
|
Swan Hill | – | 36 |
Friday 17 October
Slight chance of a shower in the early morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the early morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Saturday 18 October
Mostly sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Sunday 19 October
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds north to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 32 to 37.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:15 pm EDT Thursday.
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