Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall Issued for East and West Gippsland
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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 severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Gippsland, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland, 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 East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland, Victoria.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDV21033) for heavy rainfall. This alert is designated as a top priority for immediate broadcast and was issued at 12:04 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning applies to residents in parts of the East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Specific locations that may be affected by the storm activity include:
- Bairnsdale
- Sale
- Dargo
- Maffra
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents in the warning area to take the following safety actions:
- Driving Safety: If driving conditions become dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, and low-lying areas. Avoid travel if possible.
- Avoid Hazards: Stay away from floodwater, mud, debris, and fallen trees. Assume all fallen powerlines are live.
- Secure Property: Ensure loose outdoor items such as umbrellas and trampolines are secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Stay Indoors: Remain inside and away from windows. If caught outdoors, move to a safe indoor location away from drains, gutters, and waterways.
- Fire-Affected Areas: Be aware that rainfall run-off in fire-affected regions may contain ash, soil, and rocks. Heavy rain increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
Expected Conditions
Slow-moving thunderstorms have developed in a moist environment, resulting in isolated heavy rainfall across parts of West and South Gippsland. These severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 12:04 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026. The Bureau expects to issue the next update by 3:05 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor weather warnings through the VicEmergency website or app and the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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