Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Mallee and Northern Country Districts
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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 issued a high-priority warning for severe thunderstorms likely to cause heavy rainfall and flash flooding in parts of Victoria's Mallee and Northern Country.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Mallee and Northern Country, 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 Mallee and Northern Country, Victoria.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rainfall for Mallee and Northern Country
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a "Top Priority" severe thunderstorm warning (IDV21033) for heavy rainfall. The alert is currently active for residents in parts of the Mallee and Northern Country Forecast Districts in Victoria.
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific regions within the Mallee and Northern Country districts. Locations that may be impacted by these storms include:
- Swan Hill
- Ouyen
- Kerang
- Walpeup
- Birchip
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to take the following safety precautions:
- Driving Safety: If driving conditions become dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas, and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
- Hazard Avoidance: Stay away from floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads, and fallen trees. Stay away from fallen powerlines and assume they are live.
- Secure Property: Ensure loose outdoor items, such as umbrellas and trampolines, are secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Seek Shelter: Stay indoors and away from windows. If caught outdoors, move to a safe place inside and stay away from drains, gutters, creeks, and waterways.
- Fire-Affected Areas: Be aware that rainfall run-off may contain debris such as ash, soil, and rocks. Heavy rainfall may increase the potential for landslides.
Expected Conditions
A humid airmass is currently combining with a slow-moving trough of low pressure to generate severe thunderstorms. These storms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 3:19 pm local time on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 6:20 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor local radio and TV broadcasts or check the VicEmergency website for further updates.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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