Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for North East Forecast District.
Issued at 5:08 pm Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Severe thunderstorms have eased through the NE.
Weather Situation
Thunderstorms have weakened through the area easing the risk of heavy rainfall.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North East
This warning is now cancelled.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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
Benalla (36.5518°S, 145.9834°E, 174m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm early this evening. The chance of smoke haze near the New South Wales border later this evening. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h.
Forecast for Benalla (36.5518°S, 145.9834°E, 174m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 18° 16° 13° 10° 15° 20° 16° Maximum 33° 33° 28° 33° 39° 40° 42° Chance of rain 30% 10% 5% 5% 20% 10% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High High 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 11
(km/h)5
(km/h)10
(km/h)14
(km/h)21
(km/h)22
(km/h)9
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)11
(km/h)10
(km/h)17
(km/h)6
(km/h)12
(km/h)Wind direction NE WSW NE WSW SSW SSW E NNE ENE N ENE W E W Relative humidity 52% 29% 53% 27% 47% 22% 46% 22% 45% 16% 35% 16% 34% 12% Dew point 12°C 13°C 12°C 12°C 5°C 4°C 6°C 7°C 10°C 8°C 11°C 9°C 9°C 6°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Benalla (36.5518°S, 145.9834°E, 174m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:50am EDT 6:19am EDT 8:35pm EDT 9:04pm EDT 7:18am EDT 9:37pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 -
Warnings
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
