Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in North Central and parts of Central, Mallee, Northern
Country, North East, Wimmera and South West Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 9:17 pm Sunday, 24 December 2023.
Severe thunderstorms continue across the northwest and the central
parts this evening.
Weather Situation: A developing surface low through western
Victoria is generating thunderstorms through northwest Victoria and
along the ranges this evening in a moist and unstable
airmass.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and
damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Mallee
and Wimmera districts. Locations which may be affected include
Ouyen, Rainbow and Walpeup.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the
next several hours in the North Central and parts of the Central,
Northern Country, North East, Mallee, South West and Wimmera
districts. Locations which may be affected include Shepparton,
Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Melbourne, Wodonga and
Wangaratta.
Shepparton Airport recorded a wind gust of 94 km/h at 7:50
pm.
Tatura Inst. recorded a wind gust of 94 km/h at 7:40 pm.
St.Arnaud recorded 28 mm rainfall in the hour to 5:30 pm.
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.
24/Dec/2023 10:23 AM