Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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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.
Forecast
Fernihurst (36.2403°S, 143.8674°E, 98m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the W, most likely in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the SE in the afternoon and early evening. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 30s.
Forecast for Fernihurst (36.2403°S, 143.8674°E, 98m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary
Minimum 21° 21° 19° 18° 16° 15° 14° Maximum 32° 25° 24° 27° 29° 30° 30° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 40% 20% 30% 30% Likely amount 5-10mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Extreme Extreme 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 23
(km/h)18
(km/h)19
(km/h)20
(km/h)17
(km/h)16
(km/h)15
(km/h)13
(km/h)9
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(km/h)11
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(km/h)10
(km/h)Wind direction ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE SE SE S SW S WSW S SW Relative humidity 72% 44% 73% 70% 85% 81% 82% 62% 77% 49% 75% 38% 68% 37% Dew point 18°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 19°C 19°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 12°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Fernihurst (36.2403°S, 143.8674°E, 98m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:46am EDT 7:12am EDT 8:06pm EDT 8:32pm EDT 6:18pm EDT 3:05am EDT
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
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