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Victoria hit by severe thunderstorms, producing heavy hail and flash flooding
Homes have been damaged by hail and flash flooding in Victoria’s south-west as ferocious storms sweep across the state.
Key points:
- Emergency authorities warn storms moving across the state could produce life-threatening flash flooding
- The SES has been called out to at least 83 jobs in the Warrnambool area
- The Bureau of Meteorology predicts the weather front will continue to move east into Saturday evening
A severe thunderstorm warning issued by the State Emergency Service warned “damaging winds, heavy rain, large hailstones and life-threatening flash flooding” were likely.
The agency warning Victorians to be aware of floodwater, debris, damaged buildings, downed trees and fallen powerlines.
Emergency crews had been called to 83 jobs in the…
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