Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:36 am Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Thunderstorms have weakened over central and western parts of Victoria.

Weather Situation
Thunderstorm activity has weakened over central and western Victoria in the past hour. A very humid environment persists over the area, and thunderstorm activity may redevelop through the early morning.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera
This warning is now cancelled.
34.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT KELLALAC (WARRACKNABEAL AIRPORT) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 8:36 PM.
35.8 MM WAS RECORDED AT BROADFORD IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 7:48 PM.
42.4 MM WAS RECORDED AT HORSHAM IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 7:30 PM.
28.2 mm was recorded at Marnoo East in the 60 minutes to 10:00 pm.
27.4 mm was recorded at Edenhope Airport in the 30 minutes to 8:18 pm.
27.4 mm was recorded at Longerenong in the 60 minutes to 8:12 pm.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:36 am Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Thunderstorms have weakened over central and western parts of Victoria.

Weather Situation
Thunderstorm activity has weakened over central and western Victoria in the past hour. A very humid environment persists over the area, and thunderstorm activity may redevelop through the early morning.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera
This warning is now cancelled.
34.2 MM WAS RECORDED AT KELLALAC (WARRACKNABEAL AIRPORT) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 8:36 PM.
35.8 MM WAS RECORDED AT BROADFORD IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 7:48 PM.
42.4 MM WAS RECORDED AT HORSHAM IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 7:30 PM.
28.2 mm was recorded at Marnoo East in the 60 minutes to 10:00 pm.
27.4 mm was recorded at Edenhope Airport in the 30 minutes to 8:18 pm.
27.4 mm was recorded at Longerenong in the 60 minutes to 8:12 pm.

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.