Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area for Inner East, Inner, South East, Northern, Outer East and Western Local Warning Areas. Issued at 3:54 pm Thursday, 9 April 2026. Thunderstorms persist about parts of Melbourne, but are not severe. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - melbourne area for the following areas: Inner East, Inner, South East, Northern, Outer East and Western Severe thunderstorms have eased, and the warning is cancelled. The situation will continue to be monitored as thunderstorms persist about parts of the Greater Melbourne this afternoon. 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.