Vic: Cold front & trough April 29-30 2014

[BERVY]

Gee it's quiet in here ...

Anyhoo, any thoughts on the forecast rain event statewide next Tuesday? Looks promising for a decent drop, until we get the usual downgrade that is. Mind you the forecast has been pretty steady over the last few days so surely something is in store?

Cheers.

[I_Love_Storms]

Yeah looks nice. EC have up to an inch on Tuesday for some central areas which is promising. Possible cold outbreak next weekend to keep an eye on as well. This time of year can be very productive if things fall into place.

[sparra]

Yeah.....an inch for us too.....that would be fantastic if it came off.....one of the best starts to the season for years after the rain couple weeks ago....fingers crossed (and toes)

[Macedonian]

cold here, well on the way to the second frost for the season, 4.8C now

[Geoff]

Blowing a hooley up here, but mild, temp is currently 16.2c. Not expecting any rain until the cold front comes through later tomorrow, but that seems to set the seal on a really disturbed period coming up - can't wait!
(Edit: 17.2c an hour later).

[I_Love_Storms]

Yeah it is looking really good east of Melbourne tomorrow and also over the weekend period. Looks wet and cold - early winter!

Latest GFS 00z:

[mick]

I have not been here for a while because I got SDS bad this time and I didnt want to give it to any of you.

I cracked this evening, a few spots of rain, warm wind, dark sky, tried so hard but nothing.

I go back to sleep now, nothing here, just boring weather month after month.

[Geoff]

I have not been here for a while because I got SDS bad this time and I didnt want to give it to any of you.

I cracked this evening, a few spots of rain, warm wind, dark sky, tried so hard but nothing.

I go back to sleep now, nothing here, just boring weather month after month.

Always good to hear from you Mick! Hang in there, there's mention of storms TWICE in the current forecast!!!

[Didjman]

Max gust to 53klm/hr here on the hill so far(this morning) - expecting that to be matched or beaten in the next few days! Hoping for rain too. (for those that dont know where I am - up the hill above/north of Wallan. Very exposed with awesome views. On southern slopes of the divide)
Peter

[Rivergirl]

Great to be in a new place with awesome views Pete. I'd love looking at a big sky.

[Rivergirl]

Severe Weather Warning
IDV28000

Severe Weather Warning
for damaging winds
for people in the North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts

Issued at 9:58 pm EST on Monday 28 April 2014.
Weather Situation

Northerly winds are expected to strengthen ahead of a cold front which will move across Victoria during Tuesday.

Damaging winds around 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are forecast mainly about elevated parts of the North Central, North East, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland forecast districts Monday night and Tuesday morning.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
Keep clear of fallen power lines.

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Tuesday. http://www.bom.gov.au

[Australis(Shell3155)]

my WS says 19.5c outside and its 10.23pm.. might open the doors to warm the house..

[Australis(Shell3155)]

Blowy. Radar looking - wet.

[Didjman]

wind to 54k's here - by the synoptic, could get stronger as front approaches.
Peter

[sparra]

6mm so far for us and rain very heavy.....radar looks fantastic.....hoping plenty more to come.

[Skywalker]

Radar looking very tasty indeed this morning, so too the Sat pic.

Timing is perfect for me this week, non-bike day today so in the car regardless.

[Skywalker]

my WS says 19.5c outside and its 10.23pm.. might open the doors to warm the house..

Had similar thoughts myself last night. It was actually warmer outside. Didn't open mine as my other half had just cleaned the house and someone would of been dead if I did.

[sparra]

20mm for us so far and still raining solidly.....

[I_Love_Storms]

Nothing to exciting here yet. I think the back end of the band will have a bit more grunt as the arvo progresses

[Geoff]

Got a full morning's gardening in here without getting wet - bonus! Just a few light spits and spots, but setting in heavy now and I'm indoors having lunch!