Spring thunderstorms to hit Melbourne this afternoon

A POSSIBLE thunderstorm and rain is on the way for Melbourne this afternoon and it could make for slippery conditions at tonight’s Richmond and Hawthorn final.

A POSSIBLE spring thunderstorm and rains are expected to batter Melbourne during peak hour today and it could even impact the footy final on tonight.

The stormy conditions are likely to hit between 4pm to 7pm this evening, according to weather bureau senior forecaster Richard Carlyon.

“The rain and storm conditions should be easing off before the finals tonight,” Mr Carlyon said.

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Atmospheric conditions through the central third of #Victoria including #Melbourne are likely to support Severe Thunderstorms this afternoon & early evening. Heavy rainfall, damaging winds & large hail are all possible. 🌩️ Check warnings regularly at: https://t.co/9MBdznfqGO pic.twitter.com/KQIW8SEvih

— Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria (@BOM_Vic) September 6, 2018

Cirrus & altocumulus arriving ahead of today's cold front gave #Melbourne a gold tinged sunset last night. Cloud & wind kept the minimum to a mild 13.8C, warmest since May 3rd! An unsettled day ahead, afternoon storms possible. 🌩️ Forecast: https://t.co/zYSGWpUqKG pic.twitter.com/e3EBU7kNqd

— Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria (@BOM_Vic) September 5, 2018

First day in 5 months I’m leaving the house without a coat.. feels wrong but it’s 16 degrees at 5am and it’s Spring.. gotta love #melbourneweather

— Tanya Capaldi (@Taneliz) September 5, 2018

“It’s hard to be precise but there’s likely to be activity from this afternoon across central Victoria including Melbourne.”

Despite the wet conditions on the way it’s expected to hit a balmy 19C.

The thunderstorm is expected to move east but the weather isn’t unexpected for this time of year.

“We’ve got the unsettled spring weather today after some higher temperatures this week but it’s not unusual,” Mr Carlyon said.

Tomorrow it’s expected to be cooler, with a top of 16 and some showers in the morning.

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