Burst of winter 23rd - 27th May

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Road Weather Alert. Nice.

Nearly fell off my chair this morning when I saw the 64km WZ radar, massive blob of red/yellow sitting in the bay, lurking off the coast. Looks like western suburbs getting a good soaking atm and the rain has started up here too.

If this is a taste of what's coming ....

[Sean]

Morning guys.

Woke to light rain this morning here in the SE, waiting for it to pick up.

Going to be sick in bed all day today -feel like crap... At least the rain will make my day a lot more enjoyable.

[Petethemoskeet]

Good morning i've recorded 31mm since midday yesterday.Very very welcome after such a dry 6wks.I noticed the BOM has revised our max temp down to 10C from 13C.

[BigTom]

It should be raining here according to the radar but nothing is falling? 2.4mm here overnight

[nafets]

Wow looks amazing; was just watching the radar archive for last night and the ranges got smashed! Does there have to be a hole in the radar right over me!?!? I think there a big of a problem with it inthearea.

[Geoff]

It should be raining here according to the radar but nothing is falling?

Ha ha, patience BT, even the great Melbourne desert over your side is going to be awash very soon!
Yes Melbourne is right in the sweet spot with this system now, going to be one of the wettest days for a long while.

[Rhino]

36mm here overnight and loving that radar, metro will get thumped by the looks, still steady rain here.

Rhino.

[Skywalker]

It should be raining here according to the radar but nothing is falling? 2.4mm here overnight

We had light to moderate stuff falling when I left for work at 7.20am. It is really coming down here in Sunshine West.

[93ben]

Wow looks amazing; was just watching the radar archive for last night and the ranges got smashed! Does there have to be a hole in the radar right over me!?!? I think there a big of a problem with it inthearea.

ATM I don't thinks it's anything to worry about nafets. Damaging winds in the central area aren't expected until this afternoon/evening.

Well it's been raining here in Templestowe for a while now. Not that heavy though. I've noticed that the BOM has changed the expected rainfall amount for Melbourne to 30-50mm!

[Dane]

less than 2mm's here so far. Most of the rain has been in the west according to the radar.
May swing around and hit us later

[Geoff]

ess than 2mm's here so far. Most of the rain has been in the west according to the radar.
May swing around and hit us later

Looking at the radar Dane I'd say in about 20 minutes time for Cranbourne.

[Australis(Shell3155)]

My Chooks dont even want to come out today.

1.5mm here Boronia so far. About to change as this yellow blob passes over..

10mm in Mansfield. wow some nice totals.. youd be happy with those totals in the 30's guys..

[Geoff]

Wind is picking up here, occasional big gusts too. Steady rain increasing moderate to heavy now, and coldddddd...

[Alexia]

We are up to 24mm rain. Warmest night for awhile around 10c is 12.1c at present the sun is even peeping out.

[Monbulkian]

3.5mm here til 9am. rain has just started to increase here in last 10 mins. radar looking very impressive

[Anthony Violi]

Looking very ominous. As promised the low is near the Prom, which is perfect for Central areas. Low still hasnt deepened yet, just meandering along.

Tonight should really hit its straps, and become very windy, coastal areas around the West Gippsland area will be lashed.

Would be a real shame to the desal washed away now wouldnt it? But a real chance of some fairly big flooding through that area.

Easily 50mm of rain, more through the yarra ranges and catchments. Keep an eye on the Melbourne water site to see how much this decreases our water supplies.

[Gordon]

18.5 mm to 9 am and looks like plenty to come. Absolutely bitter outside at just 5 C.

[Geoff]

Latest GFS rainfall outllok, nice!!!

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[Sean]

Only drizzle atm, not really sure what to make of the radar.

[Rivergirl]

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

Issued at 4:37 am EST on Friday 25 May 2012.

Weather Situation

low pressure system near Wilsons Promontory is expected to intensify this morning. The low will then move southeastwards and will be centred just east of Tasmania by tonight.

Damaging winds averaging 50 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are forecast to develop over parts of the North Central, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts this afternoon and evening.

Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding is forecast for parts of the Wimmera, South West, North Central, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts.

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.
Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST Friday.