Thunderstorm Asthma Warning for Australian State

Thunderstorm Asthma Warning for Australian State
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Residents in the high country and East Gippsland region of the Australian state of Victoria have been warned of a potential thunderstorm asthma event as a cooler change crosses the state.

An epidemic thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued for large swathes of Victoria, with hot weather set to give way to wild winds.