Although a brief and short lived storm, the effects were felt creating jobs for local emergency services.
Lilydale SES were called to one rescue where a tree fell on a car and to 44 other events ranging from blown out skylights to trees on houses and roads.
Four vehicles and a large number of members were out responding to the events on Wednesday 1 December and Thursday 2 December.
The storm activity also made for a busy week at Lilydale CFA, racking up 11 jobs in total throughout the week.
2/12 Powerpole fire- lightning, Mt Evelyn.
2/12 Car accident wash away, Coldstream.
2/12 Powerpole fire – lightning, Mooroolbark.
1/12 House struck by lightning, Lilydale.
Seven other jobs were also responded to by the CFA crews.
4/12 Child locked in car, Chirnside Park.
3/12 Premises alarm (false), Chirnside Park.
3/12 Fire in driveway, Lilydale.
1/12 Car leaking fuel, Lilydale.
30/11 Cat stuck in door, Lilydale.
30/11 Grass fire, Coldstream.
29/11 Shopping centre alarm (false), Chirnside Park
