what I wish I knew before heading out today severe weather is sweeping across Victoria Melbourne and much of Victoria are under a severe weather warning today as thunderstorms heavy rain and damaging winds are set to hit the Bureau of meteorology warns of large hail flash flooding and winds exceeding 125 kmph strong winds have already battered Alpine regions with Matt Buller and Matt hoam recording gusts up to 90k pH storms have begun in the states North affecting areas like Aubry Wonga residents are urged to seek shelter Park cars under cover and stay updated with local weather alerts coastal areas and Alpine regions are especially at risk with gusts up to 90 k k expect disruptions including power outages blocked roads and public transport delays avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for the worst stay safe Victoria for more updates keep watching news Australia