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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the
Central Forecast District.
Issued at 8:37 pm Friday, 30 November 2012.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh.
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
The next warning is due to be issued by 11:40 pm.
If severe thunderstorms develop in the Melbourne Area, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at http://www.bom.gov.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or call 1300 659 217. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Southern burbs of Ballarat might be in for some hail perhaps, looks a bit serious although moving quickly.

Rhino.

Was on the roof for about 30 minutes at 8pm. Good Cu to the West and North West. Just checked the radar, Wow ballarat is going to cop it. Highest intensity rain rate echoes that the radar can pick are being received.

Just watching the flashes to the north, not close enough though. A few rumbles only.
Hoping for a better show later.

Updated STW:
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

for DESTRUCTIVE WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the
Central Forecast District.
Issued at 9:02 pm Friday, 30 November 2012.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and giant hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. This thunderstorm is very dangerous. Locations which may be affected include Ballarat and Geelong.

*Wow they quote giant hailstones

That intense ballarat cell is right between me and ballarat..... Damn!

we missed the purple stuff in Brown Hill, fewww!! Lots and lots of lightning. Damn DSLR is flat!! Took a small bit of footage.

Lightning going off everywhere to my southwest from that black cored storm. Hoping to eat some humble pie soon after my sulking earlier - will be delicious!

STW upgraded at 9.02 pm (my bolding):

Issued at 9:02 pm Friday, 30 November 2012.


Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and giant hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. This thunderstorm is very dangerous. Locations which may be affected include Ballarat and Geelong.

lol Geoff

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - MELBOURNE AREA
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the
Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula and parts of the
Western and
Port Phillip Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 9:07 pm Friday, 30 November 2012.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:00 pm, severe thunderstorms were
detected on weather radar near Ballarat and the area southwest of Ballarat.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to
affect Brisbane Ranges, the area south of the Brisbane Ranges and the area west
of Werribee by 9:30 pm and Lara, Werribee and the area west of Lara by 10:00 pm.

people of Geelong and suburbs north of Geelong will be under attack soon from this monster, rain has stopped here; all over here now until tomorrow sun up. I'd say cricket will be a wash out.....???

Huge Lightening strikes & rumbles in the distance. West of where I am here in Wyndham Vale.

Exciting times

Weak area of rotation on Doppler SSE of Sheoks

Well, none of the benefits (it's too far away to be a part of) but all of the negatives... My power went on/off three time and shut down. Damn.

Just started raining here, skipped from the main band! Heavy now !

Gordon » Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:06 pm wrote:

Gordon wrote:Lightning going off everywhere to my southwest from that black cored storm. Hoping to eat some humble pie soon after my sulking earlier - will be delicious!

Haha, I'll happily share a slice of that with you Geoff if it all comes off

So, are we seeing the uppers cool slightly quicker than surface temps to assist with sustaining this development?

Wow huge lightning to my NW, thunder now!

Our turn. Thunder, lightning!

Woah huge ass strikes here at Richmond station. Leaving soccer.