We had weird weather on Christmas Day. It was hot and sunny in the morning, and then just after we'd finished our Christmas lunch the heavens opened and giant hail tore down. It made a tremendous racket, battering off roofs and cars. The hail was about the size of pickled onions (see above). In other parts of Melbourne it got as big as golf balls and even smashed holes through car windows. Everyone now has little dints on their car roofs - the insurance payout could be huge.
The strange weather continued the rest of the day as thunderstorms and torrential rain blew through the city again and again till dark. There were weather warnings out for drivers as many roads had flashed flooded. Lots of people had to cancel their Christmas parties. I've checked with my Australian family and this kind of weather is not normal - it maybe happens only once every couple of years. Today things are back to normal. It has cooled right down. After a cloudy morning the sun came out and now I am watching the Boxing Day Test (cricket) and drinking beer. Happy holidays.
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