Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Ballarat
A severe thunderstorm could bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to Ballarat over the next few hours.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for a small pocket of western Victoria, including Ballarat and Daylesford.
Other locations that could be affected include Kyneton, Bright, Falls Creek and Omeo.
Temperatures are yet to record 30 degrees in Ballarat today, with the mercury reaching 28.7 degrees at 3.20pm. There hasn't been any rain recorded.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- 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.
- Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Stay indoors and away from windows.
- If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
- If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
- Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
- Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live.
- Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency.
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