Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 7:00 pm Friday, 27 February 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE RAINFALL OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICTS, WEST GIPPSLAND AND EASTERN ALPS. Other severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging winds over parts of Victoria.

Weather Situation
Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing in a very humid environment, bringing heavy to intense rainfall to parts of Victoria this afternoon.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central and North Central districts. Locations which may be affected include Daylesford and Kyneton.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in the Central, South West, North Central, Wimmera and parts of the Mallee, West and South Gippsland and Northern Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Stawell and Hamilton.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North East district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
44.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT LILYDALE LAKE IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 5:00 PM.
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Horsham Airport at 06:52 pm.
37.4 mm was recorded at Droomers in the 3 hours to 6:15 pm.
31.0 mm was recorded at Beenak in the 60 minutes to 6:00 pm.
21.6 mm was recorded at Mt Evelyn in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
30.6 mm was recorded at Gibbo River in the 60 minutes to 4:00 pm.
24.2 mm was recorded at Tambo River (Swifts Creek) in the 30 minutes to 2:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East,East Gippsland

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 warning is due to be issued by 10:00 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

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

Issued at 7:00 pm Friday, 27 February 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH INTENSE RAINFALL OVER PARTS OF THE CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICTS, WEST GIPPSLAND AND EASTERN ALPS. Other severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging winds over parts of Victoria.

Weather Situation
Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing in a very humid environment, bringing heavy to intense rainfall to parts of Victoria this afternoon.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central and North Central districts. Locations which may be affected include Daylesford and Kyneton.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in the Central, South West, North Central, Wimmera and parts of the Mallee, West and South Gippsland and Northern Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Stawell and Hamilton.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North East district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
44.0 MM WAS RECORDED AT LILYDALE LAKE IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 5:00 PM.
100 km/h wind gust was recorded at Horsham Airport at 06:52 pm.
37.4 mm was recorded at Droomers in the 3 hours to 6:15 pm.
31.0 mm was recorded at Beenak in the 60 minutes to 6:00 pm.
21.6 mm was recorded at Mt Evelyn in the 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
30.6 mm was recorded at Gibbo River in the 60 minutes to 4:00 pm.
24.2 mm was recorded at Tambo River (Swifts Creek) in the 30 minutes to 2:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East,East Gippsland

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 warning is due to be issued by 10:00 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Initial Flood Watch For Parts For North West And South West Victoria
Issued at 03:53 PM AEDT on Friday 27 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING AND AREAS OF LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Hopkins River
Portland Coast
Glenelg River
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
Avoca River
Murray River downstream of Tocumwal
Mallee
Wimmera River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of South Australia
Issued at 12:55 PM ACDT on Friday 27 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 9
FLOODING CONTINUING IN PARTS OF NORTH-EASTERN AND CENTRAL CATCHMENTS
FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS OVER THE MID NORTH, NORTH WEST PASTORAL AND SOUTH EAST DISTRICTS AND MOUNT LOFTY RANGES

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks
River Murray in SA
Angas and Bremer Rivers
Danggali Rivers and Creeks
Fleurieu Peninsula
Onkaparinga River
Torrens and metropolitan rivers and creeks
Gawler River
Light and Wakefield Rivers
Broughton River
Yorke Peninsula
Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks
North West Lake Torrens
Eastern Eyre Peninsula
Lower Eyre Peninsula
Kangaroo Island
Warburton River
Cooper Creek
Lake Eyre
Lake Frome
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
Simpson Desert
Lake Gairdner
West Coast Rivers and Creeks
Eastern Great Victoria Desert

Flood Watches are current for parts of the Eastern, Central and Western inland areas of the Northern Territory and far north west of New South Wales. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy rainfall in the North West Pastoral and parts of the North East Pastoral districts.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM ACDT on Saturday 28 February 2026.