Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area for Port Phillip waters, Western Port, Mornington Peninsula and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas. Issued at 9:12 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms have now eased. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas: Port Phillip waters, Western Port, Mornington Peninsula and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Melbourne Area, though showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue tonight. This warning is now cancelled. 2 cm hailstones were observed near Leongatha around 7:00 pm. 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. Other warnings may be current. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.