Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for Northern Country and parts of Mallee, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.
Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 2 March 2026.
Heavy rainfall continuing in the north today.
Weather Situation
Tropical humidity persists to the east of a low in the far northwest near the NSW border, resulting in a broad rainband with isolated thunderstorm activity. A trough is moving through the state today with rainfall clearing from the west in its wake.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the warning area. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 60 mm are possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 80mm are possible.
Heavy rainfall is expected to ease by this evening.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Seymour, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Echuca and Kerang.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Central and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
79 MM WAS RECORDED AT TUTYE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 4:59 AM.
48 mm was recorded at Kyabram in the 6 hours to 10:33am.
47.2 mm was recorded at Birchup in the 4 hours to 5:55 am.
51.6 mm was recorded at Mildura in the 4 hours and 30 minutes to 5:30 am.
59 mm was recorded at Walpeup in the 6 hours to 5:11 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wimmera,Central
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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Monday.
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
Brookfield (37.7012°S, 144.5408°E, 104m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of rain, becoming less likely in the late afternoon and evening. Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding possible about the ranges in the late afternoon and evening. Winds NW/NE 20 to 30 km/h tending SE/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 20s.
Forecast for Brookfield (37.7012°S, 144.5408°E, 104m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary
Minimum 18° 14° 13° 12° 13° 11° 12° Maximum 23° 22° 24° 29° 24° 23° 27° Chance of rain 90% 30% 40% 10% 20% 10% 20% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - 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)6
(km/h)13
(km/h)17
(km/h)9
(km/h)13
(km/h)3
(km/h)8
(km/h)6
(km/h)15
(km/h)6
(km/h)12
(km/h)6
(km/h)12
(km/h)Wind direction NNE NE SSW SSW WSW SSW NW SW SW S SW SSE SSW S Relative humidity 88% 83% 84% 59% 86% 63% 83% 40% 81% 57% 82% 52% 74% 48% Dew point 17°C 20°C 13°C 14°C 14°C 17°C 13°C 14°C 13°C 15°C 10°C 12°C 13°C 15°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Brookfield (37.7012°S, 144.5408°E, 104m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:40am EDT 7:07am EDT 8:01pm EDT 8:28pm EDT 7:24pm EDT 5:21am EDT
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
Warnings
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for Northern Country and parts of Mallee, North Central and North East
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for Northern Country and parts of Mallee, North Central and North East
- Sheep Graziers Warning Mallee, N Country, North Central & North East. Cancelled Sheep Graziers Warning Wimmera, South West & Central
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days