Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Central, Northern Country, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:33 pm Tuesday, 24 March 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms across parts of Victoria this evening, easing in the next couple of hours.

Weather Situation: A humid and unstable airmass is in place across much of Victoria. A front moving through this evening triggers showers and thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next couple of hours in parts of the North Central, Northern Country and North East districts. Locations which may be affected include Seymour and Yarrawonga.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next couple of hours in parts of the West and South Gippsland district. Locations which may be affected include Maffra.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the East Gippsland district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.