*** SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING*** #weather #vicweather #vicstorms #storms *** FOR [BENDIGO, SHEPPATRTON, SEYMOUR, MELBOURNE, WODONGA, WANGARATTA, TRARALGON AND BAIRNSDALE] *** *** PLEASE READ, SHARE & TAG *** The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. IDV65756 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Regional Office TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in the East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and parts of the Central and Mallee Forecast Districts. Issued at 7:12 pm Saturday, 15 March 2014. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Melbourne, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Traralgon and Bairnsdale. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * secure any loose objects in the vicinity of your home. * keep away from creeks and drains. * do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. * 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 10:15 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 Bureaus website at bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 217. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. Take care out there on the roads..... ~ Aaron ~ Remember, IF ITS FLOODED - FORGET IT!! Please take care on the roads and never shelter under trees in a storm. If you see debris on the road or require emergency assistance in floods and storms, please contact the Victorian SES on 132 500. For life threatening situations, please call triple zero (000). Ensure you have turned on the VSC notification so you are alerted when VSC posts an update. To do this, hover over Liked and click on Get Notifications. Note this cannot be done through the Facebook app. If youre on Twitter, you can follow us at @VicStormChasers. Image source: BoM bom.gov.au
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 09:51:18 +0000
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