Wallington CFA

26/10/2026

Anyone in the Wallington area on the 28th there will be a telstra outage, see details in post

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24/10/2026

**This warning has been cancelled. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in Victoria.**

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Melbourne Area for heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail

Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Issued at 8:27 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Where:
For people in parts of Port Phillip waters, Western Port, Mornington Peninsula and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas.

When:
Severe thunderstorms continue about the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas this evening.

Situation:
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:25 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Dromana, waters off Geelong City and the area east of Rosebud.

These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Flinders, Ocean Grove and Leopold by 8:40 pm and Point Lonsdale, Bass Strait and Phillip Island by 8:55 pm.

What you should do:
The Victoria 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:00 pm.

24/10/2026

** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for damaging winds and large hail stones

Issued at: 7:44 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Where:
For people in parts of Port Phillip waters, Western and Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula Local Warning Areas.
Locations which may be affected include Balliang, Balliang East and Point Cook by 8:00 pm and Lara, northern Port Phillip Bay and the area west of Werribee by 8:15 pm.

When:
Severe thunderstorms continue west of Melbourne this evening.

Situation:
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:45 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds were detected near Laverton, Hoppers Crossing and the area west of Bacchus Marsh. These thunderstorms are moving towards the south.

The Victoria 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:15 pm.

24/10/2026

Updated warning

** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for large hailstones and heavy rainfall

Issued at: 7:22 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026

Where:
For people in parts of Port Phillip waters, Western, Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula and Northern Local Warning Areas.

When:
Severe thunderstorms are moving into the western suburbs this evening.

Situation:
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:20 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Sydenham West, the area north of Ballan and the area west of Gisborne. These thunderstorms are moving towards the south. They are forecast to affect Deer Park, Mt Cottrell and Rockbank by 7:35 pm and Werribee, Bacchus Marsh and Brisbane Ranges by 7:50 pm.

The Victoria 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:55pm

24/10/2026

Be prepared we may see storms

** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for large hailstones and heavy rainfall

Issued at: 7:07 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026

Where:
For people in parts of Western and Northern Local Warning Areas.
Locations which may be affected include Gisborne, Mt Aitken, Melton, Sunbury and Sydenham West

When:
Severe thunderstorms have developed northwest of Melbourne this evening.

Weather Situation:
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Gisborne.

This thunderstorm is moving towards the south. It is forecast to affect the area west of Sunbury and Mt Aitken by 7:20 pm and Melton, Sunbury and Sydenham West by 7:35 pm.

What you should do:
The Victoria 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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:40 pm.

06/10/2026

🚒🔥 WALLINGTON CFA AT KET BAKER! 🔥🚒

We’ll be at Ket Baker this Saturday from 9am–12pm.

Come down, say hello to the Wallington CFA crew and have a chat about how you can GET FIRE READY this summer. 🏠🔥

We’d love to see you there! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

03/10/2026

Updated warning.

** Update: This warning is no longer current. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

WATCH & ACT - FLASH FLOOD - Stay Indoors
Incident Location: Geelong and surrounding areas
Issue Date: Saturday 03 October 2026, 02:09 pm
Next Update: Saturday 03 October 2026, 05:00 pm

This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Geelong and surrounding areas.

- Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding in Geelong and surrounding suburbs including Hamlyn Heights, Highton, Belmont and Grovedale.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.
- Although some easing is likely, rain may continue for several hours.
- 31.8mm of rain has fallen at Geelong between 8am and 1pm on Saturday.
- 42mm of rainfall was recorded at Pollocksford in the six hours to 11.15am.

If you are located in Geelong or surrounding suburbs, you may be in danger. You should seek shelter indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

03/10/2026

**Update: This warning is no longer current. Stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au **

WATCH & ACT - FLASH FLOOD - Stay Indoors
Incident Location: Geelong and surrounding areas
Issue Date: Saturday 03 October 2026, 11:47 am
Next Update: Saturday 03 October 2026, 02:00 pm

This Flash Flood Watch and Act is being issued for Geelong and surrounding areas.

- Heavy rainfall is causing localised flash flooding in Geelong and surrounding suburbs including Bell Park, Leopold, Belmont and Highton.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.
- 19.2mm of rain has fallen at Geelong since 8am on Saturday morning and rain may continue for several hours.

If you are located in Geelong or surrounding suburbs, you may be in danger. You should immediately move indoors, away from floodwater. Do not enter floodwater.

03/10/2026

Please be careful today, we are getting much needed rain, unfortunately all at once….

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21/07/2026

Hi,
FFM are about to commence the burn in the nature reserve, please follow the link here for details. Will be smoke visible from the reserve.

Burning continues through winter across the Barwon South west Region.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

Barwon South West:

📍Anglesea – Anglesea Heath (135 hectares) North of Gum Flats Road
📍Anglesea – Harrison South Track (38 hectares)
📍Ocean Grove Nature Reserve – Banksia Track (32 hectares) North of Curthbertson Track

In the cooler months, crews move into heathland areas where vegetation dries out more quickly and can still be safely burnt. These smaller burns help create a patchwork of different vegetation stages across the landscape.

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

🔥You may see or smell smoke.
👀 Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
📞 If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.

🌐Detailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au
Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date

VicEmergency