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
Hunter (36.4425°S, 144.505°E, 125m 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 Hunter (36.4425°S, 144.505°E, 125m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 20° 21° 19° 18° 17° 15° 16° Maximum 32° 27° 23° 26° 28° 30° 31° Chance of rain 30% 80% 90% 70% 80% 10% 10% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High 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 19
(km/h)15
(km/h)19
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE ESE ESE SE SW S WSW S SW Relative humidity 66% 40% 60% 53% 81% 79% 84% 65% 80% 57% 78% 41% 68% 38% Dew point 15°C 16°C 14°C 16°C 17°C 19°C 17°C 19°C 16°C 18°C 14°C 15°C 14°C 14°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Hunter (36.4425°S, 144.505°E, 125m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:39am EDT 7:05am EDT 8:02pm EDT 8:28pm EDT 6:12pm EDT 3:00am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
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