Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, and Melbourne Area
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds affecting Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, and the Mornington Peninsula on Wednesday afternoon.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (IDV21035) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). This is a top-priority alert for immediate broadcast regarding damaging winds associated with a line of showers and thunderstorms.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Melbourne Area, specifically affecting people in:
- Port Phillip waters
- Mornington Peninsula
- Parts of Western Port, South East, and Western regions
- Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Geelong City, Leopold, Pt Wilson, Queenscliff, Portarlington, Frankston, Rosebud, Hastings, Mornington, Carrum, and Dromana.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to take the following precautions:
- Stay Indoors: Move inside and stay away from windows.
- Secure Property: Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas, and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Travel Safety: If driving conditions become dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, and low-lying areas. Avoid travel if possible.
- Avoid Hazards: Stay away from fallen powerlines, floodwater, mud, debris, and waterways. Be aware that recent storms or heat may have made trees unstable and prone to falling.
- Stay Informed: Monitor weather updates via the BOM and VicEmergency websites or apps.
Expected Conditions
At 4:05 pm, a line of showers and thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds was detected near waters off Geelong City, Leopold, and Pt Wilson. These storms are moving toward the east.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 4:08 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Forecasted impact times are as follows:
- 4:35 pm: Expected to affect Queenscliff, the Bellarine Peninsula, and Port Phillip Bay.
- 5:05 pm: Expected to reach Frankston, Rosebud, Hastings, Mornington, Carrum, and Dromana.
The next update is scheduled to be issued by 5:10 pm.
Source: BOM Official Notice
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