Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Inner East, Northern and Outer East Local Warning Areas.

Issued at 10:21 pm Monday, 24 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms over northeastern suburbs this evening.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:20 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near St Andrews and Hurstbridge. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Healesville, Lilydale and Croydon by 10:50 pm and the area east of Pakenham by 11:20 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.