A thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued in Victoria today

The Victorian Department of Health has issued a thunderstorm asthma warning.

The Victorian Department of Health has issued a thunderstorm asthma warning for some areas of the state. Metropolitan Melbourne is currently sitting at a ‘moderate’ risk level, while the Mallee and Wimmera regions are at a ‘high’ risk.

The combination of thunderstorms and hayfever from high grass pollen forecasts can trigger severe asthma symptoms in certain cases.

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The official advice

Victorians are advised to avoid exposure to the storms, have an asthma reliever available and an asthma action plan in place.

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