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For the second day in a row, central Victoria was wracked by lightning storms.
Enjoying the show, many regional residents once again took to their technology. And they didn't disappoint.
If you were one of those people and you want your photos of the storm included in an updated gallery, send them to us on Facebook or email us at addynews@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Earlier
STORMS swept across the state late Wednesday afternoon, bringing some much needed rain to central Victoria after several above 30 degree days.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the wild weather - which is set to continue - earlier on Wednesday, warning people to prepare for possibly heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding.
It also warned damaging winds could cross over the area of concern.
Proven correct, storms lashed the region and fires caused by lightning strikes started to erupt. It also saw upwards of 50 millimetres of rain arrive in areas previously parched from a series of hot days.
Overnight, Malmsbury Headwall recorded 56.2 millimetres in the 60 minutes to 5:15am, Springhill-Tylden Road recorded 23 millimetres in 30 minutes to 5:45am and Trentham Reservoir recorded 38.6 millimetres in 60 minutes to 6am.
As storms continue through BoM warned Victorians of the risk of intense rainfalls, particularly on Friday.
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Maddy Fogarty
Reporting to you from Sydney these days, I've come to the big smoke via the rolling hills of Bendigo, Victoria and agricultural plains of Shepparton before that.
Reporting to you from Sydney these days, I've come to the big smoke via the rolling hills of Bendigo, Victoria and agricultural plains of Shepparton before that.
