Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Mornington Peninsula and parts of Port Phillip waters and Western Port Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 4:09 pm Friday, 4 October 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:10 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds was detected near Sorrento and waters off Rye ocean beach. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Rosebud, waters off Rosebud beach and the area east of Rosebud by 4:40 pm and Hastings, Phillip Island and Rhyll by 5:10 pm.

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.