Severe thunderstorms no longer occur in central and northern Victoria and the warning for these districts is now cancelled.
Locations that can now be affected include Sale, Maffra, Bairnsdale, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham and Mt Buller.
The next warning is expected to be issued around 7:20 p.m.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for central and northern Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorologu said fast-moving severe thunderstorms were expected to develop along a trough approaching western Victoria on Tuesday afternoon.
This area of storm development is expected to move eastward in the afternoon and evening, affecting northern and central parts of Victoria.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain that can lead to flash flooding in the warning area for the next few hours.
Photo: NONI HYETT
The State Emergency Service advises people to:
- If driving conditions are hazardous, pull over safely away from trees, sewers, low areas and flood waters. Avoid travel if possible.
- Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floods, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
- Be aware – recent heat, fire or storms can make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it’s windy or rainy.
- Check that loose objects, such as outdoor fixtures, umbrellas and trampolines are securely fastened. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Stay indoors and away from windows.
- If you are outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, streams and waterways.
- Stay away from downed power lines – always assume they are live.
- Be aware that in areas affected by fire, rainfall runoff into waterways may contain debris such as ash, dirt, trees and rocks. Heavy rains can also increase the risk of landslides and debris on the roads.
- Stay Informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels on the Bureau of Meteorology website, as well as warnings via the VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
The next warning is expected to be issued around 5:45 p.m.
Keep an eye on the sky for possible thunderstorms for central Victoria. Photo: Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria
Keep an eye on the sky, thunderstorms possible for central Victoria
Keep one eye on the sky and the other on the Bureau of Meteorology radar as thunderstorms are possible in parts of central Victoria today.
Bendigo, Maryborough and Gisborne may experience thunderstorms this afternoon, with thunderstorms possibly more severe to the east.
Today Bendigo is expected to reach highs of 30 degrees, mostly sunny in the morning and a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
There will be light winds and they will change to the southwest in the late afternoon.
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