Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Northern Country and North East Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:54 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026.
Severe thunderstorms have eased.
Weather Situation
A trough and cold front are moving through the state, triggering thunderstorms.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Northern Country and 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
Bridgewater (36.593°S, 143.9246°E, 136m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the E in the early morning. Winds NW 15 to 25 km/h turning W during the morning then increasing to 25 to 40 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
Forecast for Bridgewater (36.593°S, 143.9246°E, 136m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 11° 6° 7° 7° 8° 8° 6° Maximum 17° 15° 14° 17° 19° 19° 19° Chance of rain 40% 20% 50% 40% 10% 5% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High Moderate Moderate 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 25
(km/h)28
(km/h)19
(km/h)26
(km/h)20
(km/h)23
(km/h)15
(km/h)17
(km/h)11
(km/h)14
(km/h)8
(km/h)13
(km/h)11
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction WNW WNW WNW W W WSW WSW WSW WSW W SW WSW W W Relative humidity 70% 53% 71% 51% 76% 55% 79% 60% 78% 51% 76% 50% 76% 55% Dew point 8°C 7°C 5°C 4°C 7°C 4°C 8°C 8°C 10°C 8°C 10°C 8°C 8°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bridgewater (36.593°S, 143.9246°E, 136m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:17am EST 6:43am EST 6:05pm EST 6:31pm EST 11:37pm EST 2:01pm EST 
3rd quarter
Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 First quarter Apr 24 Full moon May 02 -
Warnings
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
