Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Met - Stay Informed Minor Western Port, Mornington Peninsula 02/09/2026
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Mornington Peninsula & Western Port.

  •  Damaging winds and heavy rainfall are forecasted to affect Mornington, waters off Rosebud Beach by 10:25am and Frankston, Hastings and Rosebud by 10:30am. 
Stay informed and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe thunderstorm, including : floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads, fallen trees and powerlines.
What you should do:
  • Large hail is expected. Stay inside and away from windows. 
  • Park your car undercover and away from trees.
  • Check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured before the thunderstorm arrives.  
  • 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 aware of hazardous trees - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall during a storm.
  • Avoid travel if possible.
  • Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

If you are driving:
  • If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low lying areas and floodwater.
  • Be aware of road hazards such as mud, debris and damaged roads or bridges, fallen powerlines.
  • For road closure information, check the VicTraffic website, contact your local council or call VicRoads (13 11 70).

You should stay informed by listening to emergency broadcasters and monitoring warnings.

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
  • Township of Flinders has experienced a mini tornado resulting in complete essential services failure and extensive power outages impacting on mains water supply and telecommunications.
  • Heavy rainfall may lead to an increased risk of landslides – be aware of fallen earth, rocks, debris or trees.
  • Power, water, sewerage and telephone services could be lost in the area.
  • Calls to Triple Zero and 13 2500 have been limited.
  • Roads into Flinders area are impacted with fallen trees and debris.
This message was issued by State Emergency Service.

The next update is expected by 02/09/2026 03:00 pm or as the situation changes.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

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.