Severe thunderstorm warning around Port Phillip Bay

UPDATE: This warning is no longer active.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:05 pm, a line of showers and thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near waters off Geelong City, Leopold and waters off Pt Wilson. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Queenscliff, eastern parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, northern parts of the Bellarine Peninsula, northern Port Phillip Bay, Portarlington and southern parts of Port Phillip Bay by 4:35 pm and Frankston, Rosebud, Hastings, Mornington, Carrum and Dromana by 5:05 pm.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

• If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
• Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
• Be aware – heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it’s windy or wet.
• Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
• Stay indoors and away from windows
• If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
• Stay away from fallen powerlines – always assume they are live.
• Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.