30/10/2026
🌩️ Have you heard of Thunderstorm Asthma? 🌾
With storm season approaching, it’s important to know that thunderstorms can trigger asthma symptoms, particularly when there’s a high level of grass pollen in the air.
⚠️ Know the warning signs:
• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness
• Difficulty breathing
💚 Stay safe this storm season:
🏠 Stay indoors with windows & doors closed during thunderstorms.
💨 Keep your reliever inhaler handy
🌾 If you have hay fever or asthma, take extra care on high-pollen days, especially when storms are forecast.
🚨 Having severe difficulty breathing? Call 000 immediately.
UPDATE: the moderate risk alert of epidemic thunderstorm asthma for North East and North Central region has been upgraded to high risk for Saturday 31 October. The high risk alert for East Gippsland, West & South Gippsland and Northern Country regions remains.
The moderate risk forecast across Central, Mallee and Wimmera regions also remains in place.
If you develop asthma symptoms, follow your asthma action plan or use asthma first aid.
Go indoors and shut windows and doors and turn off air conditioners that bring outside air in.
Stay up to date at VicEmergency: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/
