Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western Port, Inner East, Mornington Peninsula, South East, Outer East, Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula, Port Phillip waters and Inner Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 3:15 pm Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

Gusty thunderstorms moving across Melbourne and the Bay.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Berwick, Clayton, Ocean Grove and Koo Wee Rup. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Cranbourne, Dandenong and Sorrento by 3:45 pm and Bass Strait and French Island by 4:15 pm.

A 106km/h wind gust was recorded at Fawkner Beacon at 2:18pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.