August 25th 2024.
The state of Victoria has recently been dealing with some intense weather patterns, as strong storms have been sweeping through the area. These storms have brought with them a range of extreme conditions, including heavy rain, flash flooding, strong winds, and large hailstones. The impact of this weather has been felt by many, with the State Emergency Service (SES) receiving over 130 calls in just a few hours. Among the hardest hit areas was Bendigo, where hailstones the size of golf balls were falling from the sky.
For Steve and Christine Gaunt, the experience was particularly frightening as they found themselves stranded in their Bendigo home. As the storm raged on outside, they were helpless to protect their five cars and caravan from being pummeled by the relentless hail. Christine described the scene as quite scary, with the hail falling with such force that it was creating huge mud splashes upon impact. Steve added that the hail was so big that it was even punching holes in their skylight, making it feel like a war zone outside.
According to meteorologist Miriam Bradbury, the severity of these storms was not to be taken lightly. She reported that there were hailstones measuring up to five to six centimeters in some areas. In fact, the western districts of Melbourne were hit particularly hard, with flash flooding and giant-sized hail being observed in Bendigo. This combination of extreme weather conditions made for a chaotic and dangerous situation for many residents.
In some parts of the state, the impact of the wild weather was impossible to ignore. In Bridgewater, attempts to protect cars from the hail by keeping them undercover were no match for the onslaught of ice from the sky. And in White Hills, the name of the town seemed particularly fitting as the local footy field was completely covered in a layer of white hail, leading to the cancellation of an afternoon game. Meanwhile, in Craigeburn and Croydon, the streets were flooded and cars were at risk of being submerged in water. Overall, it was a wild and unpredictable day for many residents of Victoria, as they weathered the storm and hoped for calmer conditions in the days to come.
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