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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Geelong today, with damaging winds and heavy rain expected from late afternoon. Residents should secure loose items and avoid travel during the peak.
What does a severe weather warning for Geelong mean?
The warning covers damaging wind gusts over 90 km/h and localised heavy falls that may cause flash flooding. The system is moving east across Victoria, and similar conditions are possible for storm warning melbourne today. Warnings are valid until 11 pm tonight, with a separate severe weather warning victoria tomorrow likely for coastal areas.
How to prepare and respond
Stay indoors and away from windows. Move vehicles under cover and check gutters and drains. Monitor the live ranking above for the latest updates. If you live in a flood-prone area, be ready to move to higher ground. For real-time tracking, use our Weather Radar page.
Is a severe weather warning the same as a storm warning?
Not exactly. A severe weather warning covers broad hazards like damaging winds or heavy rain. A super storm warning for qld today, for example, would be a more localised, intense thunderstorm alert. For Geelong, BOM issues severe weather warnings when widespread damage is likely.
How often are warnings updated?
BOM updates warnings every three hours, or more frequently if conditions worsen. Check the Severe Weather Warning page for the latest. For hourly radar images, visit the Weekend Weather Thunderstorms Heatwaves article.
Where can I find current warnings for Geelong?
Go directly to BOM’s website for live warnings, or use our Australia weather hub. The Extreme Weather Victoria page also lists ongoing watches and warnings for the state.