Re: Batten down the hatches Vic

[Bird]

All gone.. suns out again... humidity just hit GOOGOLPLEXIAN

[Bad Scott]

All gone.. suns out again... humidity just hit GOOGOLPLEXIAN

Not here. still raining

[Bird]

and cammo has gone on a school hike to Mt Stirling today!

Fresh dusting of summer snow at Mt Buller (00:37)

A chill and some fresh snow... what those staying at Mt Buller didn't expect on the second day of summer. Vision courtesy Mt Buller

http://media.theage.com.au/video-news/video-national-news/fresh-dusting-of-summer-snow-at-mt-buller-7053357.html

[Bird]

MAYDAY!

Melbourne weather: City set to cop first 40-degree December day in five years

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[scarpsD40]

Feeling hot hot hot. I'll be setting up my tent at Lake Tyers on Saturday. Hoping the heat brings on the big lake lizards......

[Bird]

http://e.infogr.am/18decheatwave_starts_here?src=embed

[Bird]

Im now officially concerned.. We got Rain here about 5 mins worth...

[scarpsD40]

Coupla storms on the way.
Balmy 44° here at Sale

[dales133]

Coupla storms on the way.
Balmy 44° here at Sale

Caught anything mate?

[denidoug]

Southerly just hit Mornington peninsula heavy rain and thunder storms temp dropped 39 to 22 in 10 min

[D4D]

Total Fire Ban for MEL tomorrow - Campfires, solid and liquid fuel barbecues and ovens are banned during Total Fire Ban Days.

Just as well I'm not cooking a Weber or spit...

[barrel01]

Well stuffs our Christmas!


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[GGV8Cruza]

Total Fire Ban for MEL tomorrow - Campfires, solid and liquid fuel barbecues and ovens are banned during Total Fire Ban Days.

Just as well I'm not cooking a Weber or spit...

A great link for the do's and dont's

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can/

GG

[speewa158]

Or use  " Common Sense "       

[speewa158]

lts a bit cooler now   14C rain & gusty wind  Farcing Global Warming 

[peter01]

http://www.9news.com.au/wild-weather/2016/01/02/14/52/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-victorian-alpine-region

[scarpsD40]

http://www.9news.com.au/wild-weather/2016/01/02/14/52/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-victorian-alpine-region

yep, just got home from Mt Buffalo and can see the clouds brewing to the north east from my back yard.   We had a bit of thunder and lightning up there last night, but nothing came of it.

[Bird]

yep, just got home from Mt Buffalo and can see the clouds brewing to the north east from my back yard.   We had a bit of thunder and lightning up there last night, but nothing came of it.

we had an AWESOME thunder and lightning show at knockwood one year... went on for hours. but no rain at all, it was all over the otherside of the mountain.. Wish I'd had me camera on me that night...

[scarpsD40]

Would have been pretty spekkie bruce, for sure.
Clouds brewing over Vic High Country atm

[Black Diamond]

http://www.9news.com.au/wild-weather/2016/01/02/14/52/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-victorian-alpine-region

Just got home from the HC. Was going to stay another day but could see what was brewing. Looks like we made the right decision. Couldn't complain though had 9 days of superb weather and sitting and drinking in the river. Copped some gout thought because of it

[Bird]

For people in parts of the
Northern Country and
North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:15 pm Saturday, 2 January 2016.


Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Echuca, Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta and Euroa.




Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.


The State Emergency Service advises that rainfall run-off into waterways in recent fire affected areas may contain debris such as soil, ash, trees and rocks. People in fire affected areas should also be alert to the potential for landslides and debris across roads.


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 10:15 pm.
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV65756.shtml

[Nay-DMAX]

For people in parts of the
Northern Country and
North East Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:15 pm Saturday, 2 January 2016.


Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Echuca, Shepparton, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta and Euroa.




Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North Central district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.


The State Emergency Service advises that rainfall run-off into waterways in recent fire affected areas may contain debris such as soil, ash, trees and rocks. People in fire affected areas should also be alert to the potential for landslides and debris across roads.


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 10:15 pm.
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV65756.shtml

Started raining here not long ago and temp has dropped  hope it brings a bit of rain here.

[peter01]

the sound of hail cannons coming from the local orchards, photo from front yard 

[scarpsD40]

the sound of hail cannons coming from the local orchards, photo from front yard

yep, just looking to the north from V8CRSR's front yard. Angry clouds over speewaville

[speewa158]

Driving home from Shepparton this arvo the sky got darker than a black cows guts at midnight & lightening . Then it hit , big old fat rain . The traffic slowed to a crawl on the highway , or pulled over .
When l got to town the rain gauge showed 23MM  & that was 1 1/2 hours ago & its still thundering , & pi55ing down .
The question l ask is " How long can you tread water "