Type Status Location Last Updated
Watch and Act - Met - Prepare To Take Shelter Moderate Greater Melbourne Area including Geelong 14/10/2025
This Watch and Act message is being issued for [location].
  • The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. 
  • A Very Dangerous Thunderstorm with Intense rainfall approaching Geelong.
  • It is likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Bannockburn and Lara.
Prepare to take shelter and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Hazards include floodwater, debris, damaged building, trees down, fallen power lines.
What you should do: 
  • Park your car undercover and away from trees.
  • Stay inside if conditions outside appear dangerous.
  • Contact family members and neighbours to ensure they are aware of the situation, if safe to do so.
  • Be prepared for flash flooding.
  • Floodwater is dangerous - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
If you are driving:
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas, creeks, canals, culverts and floodwater.
  • Be aware of road hazards such as mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges.
  • For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70).

Call Triple Zero (000) in a life threatening emergency. For severe weather related emergency assistance from the SES, phone 132 500.
Impacts in your area:
The potential impacts of thunderstorms in your area include:
  • Building damage
  • Fallen power lines
  • Fallen trees and branches
  • Flash flooding
  • Landslides
  • Overflowing drains and gutters
  • Broken windows
  • Damage to vehicles
  • Flooding in properties and homes
  • Dangerous road conditions
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 14/10/2025 01:20 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:
www.emergency.vic.gov.au
VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226
VicEmergency app
Facebook or Twitter (#vicstorms)
Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

Accessibility:
The following services can help you, or someone you know, access information during an emergency.
  • To access this information in other languages call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to call VicEmergency Hotline.
  • If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment contact National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask them to call the VicEmergency Hotline.