Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds
for parts of Wimmera and South West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:36 pm Tuesday, 11 March 2025.
Severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A trough combined with a moist atmosphere is triggering thunderstorms in the west this afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
South West and Wimmera
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warracknabeal, Edenhope, Nhill and Kaniva.
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 6:40 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.
Forecast
Nirranda East (38.4791°S, 142.8477°E, 72m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers in the SW, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h tending NW/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then tending NE/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Nirranda East (38.4791°S, 142.8477°E, 72m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 20° 19° 17° 14° 18° 19° 13° Maximum 28° 22° 19° 23° 28° 19° 15° Chance of rain 60% 40% 30% 5% 90% 90% 40% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate High - - 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 13
(km/h)16
(km/h)10
(km/h)17
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)9
(km/h)13
(km/h)12
(km/h)14
(km/h)21
(km/h)26
(km/h)19
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(km/h)Wind direction E E NW WSW SW SSW NNE SW NNE W WNW W SSW SW Relative humidity 75% 50% 89% 76% 85% 69% 87% 58% 62% 45% 89% 79% 63% 55% Dew point 17°C 17°C 18°C 17°C 15°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 17°C 14°C 7°C 6°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Nirranda East (38.4791°S, 142.8477°E, 72m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:56am EDT 7:22am EDT 7:53pm EDT 8:20pm EDT 6:38pm EDT 3:51am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 14 Last quarter Mar 22 New moon Mar 29 First quarter Apr 05 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds) for parts of Wimmera and South West
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds) for parts of Wimmera and South West
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- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Victoria for Victoria
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Victoria for Victoria
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Victoria for Victoria
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Victoria for Victoria
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Victoria for Victoria
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Victoria for Victoria
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- Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip & West and Central coasts
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
