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Major convection to the East. Standing in Collingwood and it is bubbling over the Dandenongs.

Seabreeze pushing inland a little over the southern part of the bay and in Gippsland. No chance of storms out there today according to the BoM and it is the first place to fire.

I would like to see DP's stay around the 13-14 mark to give it all a better opportunity. The development out to the East is a little earlier than yesterday but not as well structured I have noticed.

Rog.

Trough out there Roger has dissipated and the storms and showers are relying on convergence from the SB moving inland against the NE winds and topography. Should simmer down this afternoon and C areas take over as the focus.

Already some signs here with cu building nicely.

Some massive towers exploding to my east atm... seems to be heading towards the west/southwest. A couple of showers on radar now in the Bunyip/Noojee/Warburton area, hopefully some thunderstorms to follow soon

Nice explosive towers out east, better looking then yesterday

Got great view of all the convection going up in the east. There are 5 or 6 distinct areas of updraft and as I type the Pileous cloud forming at the top of it is insane. I am taking lots of photos - will try and upload later. Here's one for you Deno "OMG, OMG"

Rog.

Looks great to the SE of here, also got some more convection going up locally over the SE burbs, looks like an active afternoon.

first time i have seen storms firing up the other side of mt dandenong but coming this way..looks to go south of here though

Showing up in red on the radar around Pakenham and looking like it might take off a little today.

STW for central Vic

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria Regional Office
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST


SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the
Central Forecast District.
Issued at 2:33 pm Friday, 9 December 2011.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Frankston.

Wow at those cells near Pake.... And everything (including some small cells near horsham) are all moving WSW?? So Bendigo needs something to form up around echuca... Thats odd. Haha. Looks like i may have been wrong about today!

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST


SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - MELBOURNE AREA
for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the
South East,
Mornington Peninsula and
Outer East Local Warning Areas.


Issued at 2:35 pm Friday, 9 December 2011.


The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Beaconsfield and the area north of Pakenham. They are forecast to affect Berwick, Cranbourne and the area south of Cranbourne by 3:05 pm and Hastings, Tyabb and the area east of Mornington by 3:35 pm.


Damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.


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 3:35 pm.


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

Source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Those storm cells are just a few km's to my east and they are HUGE! Not to mention dark, angry, and boiling, quite a fair bit of thunder, and even a few lowerings visible!

Just saw a small funnel coming down from a newer tower updraft to the ENE of here

I have put a couple of photos up on my facebook page of the updraft and pileous:

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I think it is time to set up a flicker account...

Rog.

Brother and his family just driving between Winchelsea and Colac and got a nice downpour.

Really nice shots there Roger. Hot and muggy in the city area..small cu popping up around in all directions.

Heard a couple of distant rumbles here, very dark toward Dandenong/Cranbourne way. Can't say I've seen weather travelling from the N/E too often - quite a suprise!

I was gonna go up to my local footy oval for more pics (a few too many trees are spoiling my view here at home)... but those cells are a bit too close for comfort, I don't want to risk being struck by lightning just for the sake of pics I'll just make do with what I've got and play it safe

Hopefully the activity increases throughout the afternoon and into the evening, really enjoying the performance so far

Edit... updated STW from the weather bureau, now including the Southwest:

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST


SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the
Central and
South West Forecast Districts.


Issued at 2:53 pm Friday, 9 December 2011.


Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Frankston, Colac, Apollo Bay and Geelong.


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 5:55 pm.


At 2:53 pm Friday, 9 December 2011 a separate, more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning was current for the Melbourne Area. Refer to this product for more information.

Source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Might be looking the goods here in torquay today! Home about to get hit!! Wat a lovely schoolies view!