Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy To Intense Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:25 pm Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT MOVING SOUTHEAST PRODUCING INTENSE RAINFALL AND POSSIBLE DAMAGING WIND GUSTS. Other severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall over northern parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms over East Gippsland producing heavy rainfall and possible large hail.

Weather Situation
A humid airmass is combining with the passage of a slow moving trough of low-pressure to generate severe thunderstorms this evening.
HEAVY to INTENSE RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central, Northern Country and North Central districts. Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Castlemaine and Kyneton.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mallee, Northern Country and North East districts. Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Echuca, Euroa and Yarrawonga.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the East Gippsland district. Locations which may be affected include Cann River.
26.8 mm was recorded at Kyabram in the 30 minutes to 6:45 pm.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also current for Central, North Central, West and South Gippsland and parts of Northern Country, North East, Wimmera, East Gippsland, Mallee and South West Forecast Districts. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

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 10:25 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy To Intense Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:25 pm Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT MOVING SOUTHEAST PRODUCING INTENSE RAINFALL AND POSSIBLE DAMAGING WIND GUSTS. Other severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall over northern parts of the state. Severe thunderstorms over East Gippsland producing heavy rainfall and possible large hail.

Weather Situation
A humid airmass is combining with the passage of a slow moving trough of low-pressure to generate severe thunderstorms this evening.
HEAVY to INTENSE RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central, Northern Country and North Central districts. Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Castlemaine and Kyneton.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Mallee, Northern Country and North East districts. Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Echuca, Euroa and Yarrawonga.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the East Gippsland district. Locations which may be affected include Cann River.
26.8 mm was recorded at Kyabram in the 30 minutes to 6:45 pm.
A separate Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also current for Central, North Central, West and South Gippsland and parts of Northern Country, North East, Wimmera, East Gippsland, Mallee and South West Forecast Districts. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

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 10:25 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 3:50 pm Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall extending into Gippsland, development possible over central this evening.

Weather Situation
Very high moisture links with a frontal system moving across the state today. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are extending eastwards into Gippsland into the Sale and Bairnsdale area this afternoon. Redevelopment of heavy rainfall remains possible through parts of Melbourne and central areas of the state this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of central and eastern Victoria today, during the afternoon and evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 60 mm are possible, with higher falls to 70 mm about the ranges. Conditions are expected to ease during Wednesday morning.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings may be current at the time of issue. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Melbourne, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
26.8 mm was recorded at Glencairn in the 30 minutes to 3:12 pm.
22.2 mm was recorded at Konagaderra in the 30 minutes to 2:45 pm.
32.2 mm was recorded at Gisborne in the 1 hour 2:24 pm.
38.4 mm was recorded at Spring Hill in the 1 hour 15 minutes to 2:00 pm.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Tuesday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 3:50 pm Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall extending into Gippsland, development possible over central this evening.

Weather Situation
Very high moisture links with a frontal system moving across the state today. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are extending eastwards into Gippsland into the Sale and Bairnsdale area this afternoon. Redevelopment of heavy rainfall remains possible through parts of Melbourne and central areas of the state this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for parts of central and eastern Victoria today, during the afternoon and evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 to 60 mm are possible, with higher falls to 70 mm about the ranges. Conditions are expected to ease during Wednesday morning.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings may be current at the time of issue. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Melbourne, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
26.8 mm was recorded at Glencairn in the 30 minutes to 3:12 pm.
22.2 mm was recorded at Konagaderra in the 30 minutes to 2:45 pm.
32.2 mm was recorded at Gisborne in the 1 hour 2:24 pm.
38.4 mm was recorded at Spring Hill in the 1 hour 15 minutes to 2:00 pm.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEDT Tuesday.
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.