Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera Forecast Districts.
Issued at 1:36 am Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Thunderstorms have weakened over central and western parts of Victoria.
Weather Situation
Thunderstorm activity has weakened over central and western Victoria in the past hour. A very humid environment persists over the area, and thunderstorm activity may redevelop through the early morning.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera
This warning is now 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.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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
Sidonia (37.1374°S, 144.5738°E, 391m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the W, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds NE/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 17 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Sidonia (37.1374°S, 144.5738°E, 391m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 17° 18° 16° 16° 15° 12° 13° Maximum 31° 26° 23° 25° 28° 31° 31° Chance of rain 50% 80% 90% 60% 50% 30% 30% Likely amount 1-5mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate No Rating - - 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 14
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE ENE ENE NE NE NE ESE ESE SE SSE S W S S Relative humidity 74% 47% 70% 64% 91% 85% 85% 67% 81% 56% 75% 39% 69% 37% Dew point 17°C 17°C 16°C 18°C 18°C 19°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 17°C 14°C 15°C 14°C 14°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Sidonia (37.1374°S, 144.5738°E, 391m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:39am EDT 7:05am EDT 8:03pm EDT 8:30pm EDT 6:16pm EDT 2:58am EDT 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
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