Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of North East Forecast District.
Issued at 3:42 pm Tuesday, 20 January 2026.
Localised heavy falls with storms over the ranges this afternoon.
Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms over the ranges are generating locally heavy rainfall this afternoon.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North East
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 Mt Hotham.
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 6:45 pm.
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
Red Camp (36.6599°S, 146.3106°E, 490m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm early this evening. The chance of smoke haze near the New South Wales border later this evening. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h.
Forecast for Red Camp (36.6599°S, 146.3106°E, 490m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 15° 14° 13° 10° 14° 19° 19° Maximum 27° 28° 24° 29° 34° 36° 38° Chance of rain 60% 40% 5% 5% 10% 10% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High High 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 3
(km/h)4
(km/h)3
(km/h)9
(km/h)15
(km/h)15
(km/h)4
(km/h)7
(km/h)4
(km/h)8
(km/h)5
(km/h)11
(km/h)4
(km/h)9
(km/h)Wind direction NW WSW N WNW S SSE SE N E NNW NE NW ESE WNW Relative humidity 60% 38% 61% 34% 51% 26% 52% 26% 51% 19% 43% 19% 39% 14% Dew point 12°C 12°C 12°C 11°C 7°C 4°C 7°C 7°C 11°C 7°C 13°C 9°C 12°C 6°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Red Camp (36.6599°S, 146.3106°E, 490m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:47am EDT 6:16am EDT 8:33pm EDT 9:03pm EDT 7:15am EDT 9:35pm EDT 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Jan 26 Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 -
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Temperature for next 7 days
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