Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:21 pm Friday, 18 October 2024.

Storms have eased over Victoria.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central, East Gippsland, Northern Country, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
44.4 mm WAS RECORDED AT GEELONG RACECOURSE IN THE 30 MIINUTES TO 3:55 PM
32.6 mm WAS RECORDED AT MOOLAP (GEELONG) IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 4PM.
26.0 mm was recorded at Elsternwick in 30 minutes to 12:00 pm
48.4 mm was recorded at Mount Buffalo Chalet in the 3 hours to 11:53am
27.0 mm was recorded at Gardiners Creek at Gardiner in 30 minutes to 11:45 am
35.2 mm was recorded at Frankston in 2 hours to 11:45 am
22.8 mm was recorded at Wooloomanata in 60 minutes to 10:00 am

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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