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Sheet lightning in Templestowe just started to appear. I wonder why the radar isn't picking it up.

Almost got hit by lightning :/ was under the verandah and i swear lightning hit the house, all the lights went out for second. the sound was immediate and deafening....

Well a few crumbs from that lot, 1.5 mm and lots of lightning. But the 512 radar shows more promise.

Btw Mum & Dad at Anglesea have had over an inch in the last 24 hrs - no pie for them!

New lines of storms entering the west now and a new STW out too for the west.

Rhino.

Radar indicating we're on the edge of some rain here, yet not a drop has fallen over our way... yet Loving the commentary and the humble pie eating that's going on in here tonight Looks like it's going to stay active across the state for some time to come, too.

Edit: Oh, and Stefan, you be careful young man! Wagging my virtual finger at you

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

CANCELLATION SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - MELBOURNE AREA
Issued at 9:43 pm Friday, 30 November 2012.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Melbourne Area. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central district.

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.

Courtesy of: http://www.bom.gov.au

Black core just this side of the border near Nhill.

I'll try again - my last 2 posts disappeared without trace!
I was just pointing out the big difference in the temperatures from the still warm eastern side of Melbourne to the rapidly cooling west side. 24-25c in the east, 15-17c in the west - with the storms in the middle!
(Edit, just started raining here).

WOW watch it absolutely explode out west
Massive night coming up
I'm heading for the bay with camera

Is there a chance there's a bit more going on in the radar hole than what we're seeing?

Suddenly pouring in Templestowe!

That came up quickly Lily. Geoff when a lot of people are posting you have to make sure your post goes through. Always check if there is a second submit button. I know it's annoying

That just happened to me then saying another post had been made so I am submitting again

And here comes the rain in big fat blobs

Power back on! Yay! No rain, flashes in the distance only.... Looking good out west. Fingers crossed for a show later.

Nhill about to get wiped off the map

Lily wrote:Is there a chance there's a bit more going on in the radar hole than what we're seeing?

There's always uncertainty over there Lily, but there's a black core near Nhill now, so things are definitely happening over there!

Those cells around the western border must be huge considering the radar coverage around that area with that black core near Nhill really nasty and dangerous. Will take some crops through that area I'd say and might for some time to come.

Rhino.

Need to watch that Nhill cell, it's started moving northeast, but could be the wind cange pushing it?
(Edit, thunder rumbling here).

Gosh it's heading straight for Nhill. Agree with you Rhino re: coverage and the intensity of that storm, nasty.

Just had our first flash and rumble here. Rain is sporadic off and on with a very strong smell of rain in the air.

Yeah Geoff thought it was starting to turn left, nasty for sure.

Rhino.