Severe Thunderstorm Warning Cancelled for South West and Wimmera Districts
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the severe thunderstorm warning for Victoria's South West and Wimmera districts as of Saturday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South West and Wimmera, Victoria
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South West and Wimmera, Victoria.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially cancelled the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the South West and Wimmera forecast districts. The cancellation notice (IDV21033) was issued at 12:01 pm local time on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
This cancellation applies to the following regions in Victoria:
- South West Forecast District
- Wimmera Forecast District
While the thunderstorm warning is no longer in effect for these areas, the Bureau notes that a separate Severe Weather Warning remains current for parts of western Victoria.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to remain vigilant and follow these safety precautions:
- Stay away from fallen powerlines and always assume they are live.
- Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads, and fallen trees.
- Do not walk, ride your bike, or drive through floodwater.
Expected Conditions
Although the severe thunderstorm threat has subsided for the South West and Wimmera districts, other weather warnings may still be active. Residents are encouraged to monitor local conditions and check for updates regarding the separate Severe Weather Warning currently affecting western Victoria.
Timeline
The warning was officially cancelled at 12:01 pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The cancellation is effective immediately, though residents should continue to monitor TV and radio broadcasts or contact the Bureau for further updates.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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