UPDATE, 12pm: A number of Bendigo suburbs have been hit with a quick bout of flash flooding as a storm went through town.
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Residents in Strathdale, Flora Hill and Kennington reported flooding and building damage throughout the morning, according to the VicEmergency website.
The downpour caused flash flooding on a number of main roads, slowing traffic along Townsend Street and the roundabout in Kennington.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated its warning to include Bendigo, Maryborough and Seymour.
The next update is set to be released at 1.40pm.
For more information, visit bom.gov.au or emergency.vic.gov.au
EARLIER: Central Victorians are being urged to be vigilant as a storm moves eastward across the region on Thursday morning.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of western and central Victoria.
It says severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next few hours.
Locations which may be affected include Kyneton, Ballarat, Seymour, Geelong, Melbourne and Bacchus Marsh.
The State Emergency Service advises people should:
- 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.
- Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
- Check loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. 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.
- Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
- Be aware in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
- Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.
The next warning is due to be issued by 11.35 am.
For more information, visit bom.gov.au or emergency.vic.gov.au
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Alex Gretgrix
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Journalist based in Bendigo, Victoria, covering health and a few local shires at the Bendigo Advertiser. Contact via alex.gretgrix@austcommunitymedia.com.au
