Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area for Outer East Local Warning Area. Issued at 3:55 pm Sunday, 23 February 2025. Severe thunderstorms have now moved to the east of Greater Melbourne. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas: Outer East 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 parts of the East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland 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.