Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Mallee and Northern Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:54 pm Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Heavy rainfall near the NSW border.
Weather Situation
isolated heavy thunderstorms are persisting in a moist environment.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mallee and Northern Country
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Kerang.
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 12:55 am.
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.
Forecast
Axedale (36.7879°S, 144.5041°E, 145m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon then becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 18 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Axedale (36.7879°S, 144.5041°E, 145m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 18° 18° 19° 18° 17° 17° 13° Maximum 29° 29° 27° 24° 26° 28° 29° Chance of rain 60% 50% 70% 90% 70% 40% 5% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Extreme Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 17
(km/h)16
(km/h)18
(km/h)18
(km/h)19
(km/h)22
(km/h)14
(km/h)19
(km/h)15
(km/h)15
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)14
(km/h)18
(km/h)Wind direction ENE ENE E ENE ENE ENE ENE NE ESE ESE SSE WSW SSW SW Relative humidity 78% 54% 72% 48% 70% 60% 87% 80% 86% 66% 79% 50% 64% 38% Dew point 17°C 17°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 16°C 15°C 11°C 12°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Axedale (36.7879°S, 144.5041°E, 145m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:39am EDT 7:06am EDT 8:05pm EDT 8:32pm EDT 5:30pm EDT 1:49am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
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