Look out, Ballarat, we could be in for another thunderstorm.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued another severe thunderstorm, with Ballarat, Ararat and Stawell looking set to be in the very middle of the storm.
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.
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.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
- Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
- Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
- 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
Ballarat has received about 10mm of rain this weekend (until 2pm Sunday), with the official rain gauge at the Ballarat Airport.
However, isolated thunderstorms have produced variable amounts of rain around the city.
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