SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Northeast, Wimmera, East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland, Alpine and parts of the Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and Western Forecast Districts.
Issued at 1:24 pm Thursday, 4 February 2010.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Northeast, East Gippsland, West and South Gippsland, Alpine and parts of the Northern Country and North Central districts. Locations which may be affected include Shepparton, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Traralgon, Bairnsdale and Orbost.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce very heavy rainfall and flash flooding over the next several hours in the Wimmera and parts of the Mallee, Northern Country and Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Walpeup, Horsham, Stawell, Warracknabeal and Ararat.
Click on link to view forecsat map
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV65756.shtml
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* secure any loose objects in the vicinity of your home.
* keep away from creeks and drains.
* do not drive vehicles through flooded areas.
* stay indoors if possible.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* if you are outside, avoid sheltering under trees
* listen to the radio for storm updates
* switch off your computer and electrical appliances