A freak hailstorm transformed the Victorian town of Castlemaine into a winter wonderland, causing damage to historic buildings. Meanwhile, cold weather with potential for hail and thunderstorms is forecast for eastern Australia.
Castlemaine was hit by a hailstorm on Wednesday, with more cold weather forecast for Australia ’s east coast in coming days.Castlemaine was hit by a hailstorm on Wednesday, with more cold weather forecast for Australia ’s east coast in coming days.A freak hailstorm transformed the Victorian town of Castlemaine into a winter wonderland, while eastern Australia awaits further chilly weather over the coming days.
The extreme weather system that resulted in Castlemaine’s hailstorm has now moved to NSW, where storms over central parts of northern NSW are expected, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. There was also a risk that thunderstorms, which he said are “rumbling away quite consistently” could become severe, bringing damaging wind gusts and hail.
Sydney will reach a high of 19C tomorrow, according to the BoM, whereas Melbourne will only reach a high of 17C.Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersIt’s not the end of the hail for Victoria, with hail likely in eastern parts of the state over the weekend, particularly around Gippsland.
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