Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 10:52 pm Friday, 27 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue over central and western parts of Victoria this evening.

Weather Situation
Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing in a very humid environment, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of central and western Victoria this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Swan Hill, Stawell and Castlemaine.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North East district and the warning for this district is 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East

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 1:55 am Saturday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 10:52 pm Friday, 27 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue over central and western parts of Victoria this evening.

Weather Situation
Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing in a very humid environment, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of central and western Victoria this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Swan Hill, Stawell and Castlemaine.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North East district and the warning for this district is 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North East

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 1:55 am Saturday.
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.