Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area for Port Phillip waters, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas. Issued at 6:22 pm Monday, 1 April 2024. Severe thunderstorms have eased. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas: Port Phillip waters, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Melbourne Area. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for the Wimmera and parts of the Central, Mallee, South West, Northern Country and North Central districts. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.