2.5 hours after my EPs arrived...
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
VICTORIAN SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
A line of thunderstorms extends along Victoria's western border, travelling
rapidly eastwards at 80 km/hr. Thunderstorms are expected to continue to affect
the Mallee, Wimmera and Western districts this afternoon. There is the potential
for some of these thunderstorms to become severe, producing localised damaging
wind gusts and large hail. Brief periods of intense rainfall is also possible.
In the interests of community safety the SES suggests some simple precautions:
- Secure any loose objects in the vicinity of your home, then:
- Stay indoors if possible
- If you are outdoors, avoid sheltering under trees
- Listen to the radio station for the storm updates
- Switch off computers and electrical appliances
Issued at 2:00 pm EST on Wednesday 28 September 2005
The next warning is due to be issued by 5:00 pm Wednesday.
