Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds
for parts of Central, South West, North Central, Northern Country and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:11 pm Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Severe thunderstorms in the central ranges this evening.
Weather Situation
A surface trough moves through Victoria today, with a trough lingering over the eastern ranges. These trigger thunderstorms in a moist, unstable airmass, giving rise to severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maryborough, Ballarat, Daylesford, Castlemaine and Kyneton.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
26.4mm have been recorded at Western Plains Emu Creek in the 60min to 5:00pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East,West and South Gippsland,East Gippsland
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 9:15 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.
Forecast
Bemm River (37.7584°S, 148.9648°E, 5m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. Medium chance of showers about the ranges, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and early evening. Light winds becoming S 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Forecast for Bemm River (37.7584°S, 148.9648°E, 5m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 18° 18° 19° 15° 14° 13° 16° Maximum 21° 22° 28° 17° 18° 20° 21° Chance of rain 20% 40% 90% 60% 10% 10% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Extreme Very High Very High Very High Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High Extreme High - - - 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 14
(km/h)14
(km/h)10
(km/h)23
(km/h)10
(km/h)11
(km/h)36
(km/h)40
(km/h)22
(km/h)19
(km/h)6
(km/h)16
(km/h)11
(km/h)17
(km/h)Wind direction WSW SSW E ESE NE E WSW WSW W SW W SE NNW SE Relative humidity 86% 80% 89% 78% 76% 55% 71% 56% 66% 60% 72% 68% 79% 72% Dew point 18°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 10°C 8°C 9°C 10°C 12°C 14°C 15°C 16°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bemm River (37.7584°S, 148.9648°E, 5m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:57am EDT 6:25am EDT 8:09pm EDT 8:37pm EDT 11:37pm EDT 1:42pm EDT 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall, Large Hail & Damaging Winds) for Central, South West, North Central, Northern Country & Wimmera
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall, Large Hail & Damaging Winds) for Central, South West, North Central, Northern Country & Wimmera
- Strong Wind Warning for East Gippsland Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
