Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for storm cells moving into the Melbourne area. Damaging winds up to 90km/h are possible with these storms.
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Weather Situation:
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:15 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Bacchus Marsh, the area east of Daylesford, the area south of Bacchus Marsh, the area south of Daylesford, the area west of Gisborne and the area west of Werribee. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Gisborne, Laverton, Sunbury, Werribee, the area south of Werribee and the area west of Sunbury by 3:45 pm and Footscray, Frankston, Melbourne City, Melton, Preston, Rosebud and St Albans by 4:15 pm.
Damaging winds are likely.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and 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.
* 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.
* 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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:20 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Central, East Gippsland, North Central and parts of the Mallee, South West, Northern Country, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera districts.
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.
