Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria Regional Office
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the Central, Northern Country, North Central, West and South
Gippsland and parts of the North East Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:49 pm Thursday, 29 December 2016.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall
that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Geelong,
Melbourne and Traralgon.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mallee, South West and
Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may
contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases
the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay indoors if possible.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* If you are outside, avoid sheltering under trees
* Listen to the radio for storm updates
* Switch off your computer and electrical appliances
The next warning is due to be issued by 7:50 pm.
If severe thunderstorms develop in the Melbourne Area, a more detailed Severe
Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 217. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Victoria Regional Office
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the Central, Northern Country, North Central, West and South
Gippsland and parts of the North East Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:49 pm Thursday, 29 December 2016.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall
that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Geelong,
Melbourne and Traralgon.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Mallee, South West and
Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may
contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases
the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay indoors if possible.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* If you are outside, avoid sheltering under trees
* Listen to the radio for storm updates
* Switch off your computer and electrical appliances
The next warning is due to be issued by 7:50 pm.
If severe thunderstorms develop in the Melbourne Area, a more detailed Severe
Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 217. The Bureau and State Emergency
Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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