Victoria's chief health officer warns of Saturday thunderstorm asthma risk
In short:
Large parts of eastern and northern Victoria are being warned of heightened thunderstorm asthma conditions today.
Chief Health Officer Caroline McElnay is urging Victorians to act on asthma symptoms such as wheezing, breathlessness or persistent coughing.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a low to move across eastern Victoria during the afternoon and evening.
