Massive dust storm rolls through Melbourne leaving drivers blinded - as the swirling haze increases risk of deadly thunderstorm asthma attacks
- Weatherzone has issued a severe weather warning for the state of Victoria
- Strong winds are blowing dust particles into the air, reducing visibility
- Footage shows the suburb of Werribee covered in a foggy haze due to the dust
- Motorists in Melbourne's CBD are advised to drive carefully given the conditions
A massive dust storm has rolled through Melbourne, putting people at risk of deadly thunderstorm asthma attacks.
Dust particles and rainfall blown around by extreme 60km/h winds will reduce visibility, causing chaos during morning commutes.
A moderate thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued for the entire state of Victoria.
People who suffer from asthma are urged to avoid the storms or make sure they have a reliever at hand.

A massive dust storm was detected rolling towards the city of Melbourne on Friday morning, threatening to wreak havoc on the city

A Weatherzone meteorologist told Daily Mail Australia that the strong winds are likely to be blowing dust particles into the air

Locations likely to be affected by the strong winds include Warrnambool, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
The strong winds will hit much of western Victoria, a Weatherzone meteorologist told Daily Mail Australia.
Footage obtained by 9 News shows the dust cloud moving over Werribee, a surburb of Melbourne located 32 km south-west of the CBD.
The dust storm appears to be severely affecting visibility in the suburb as images show the area is covered in a grey haze.
The haze could affect traffic in the city as motorists could struggle to see the road in front of them clearly.
Weatherzone has issued a severe weather warning for much of the western part of the state including Melbourne due to damaging winds.
Locations likely to be affected include Warrnambool, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
The strong winds will average 50-60 km/h with peak gusts of 90-100 km/h expected across southern and mountain areas.
A Weatherzone meteorologist told Daily Mail Australia that the strong winds are likely to be blowing dust particles into the air.
The circulating dust particles combined with rain in the city are threatening to reduce visibility and motorists are warned to be careful whilst driving.
Ten people died due to thunderstorm asthma in Melbourne in November 2016.

A Weatherzone meteorologist told Daily Mail Australia that the dust particles blown around by extreme 60km/h winds are likely to reduce visibility in the city
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