Widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain is expected this weekend, with a renewed flood risk across both urban and regional parts of the state. For public safety, some closures are in place for some parks, roads, tracks and visitor sites. If you’re heading into nature, remember: 🌲❌ Saturated grounds are causing healthy trees to uproot and fall unpredictably. 🌲❌ Avoid camping, parking and picnicking under trees. 🌲❌ Roads and tracks currently accessible, may be cut off if trees fall. 🚗💧❌Never drive through flood water. Be prepared: 👉Check for park updates by clicking 'Floods and Storm affected Parks' link in bio. 👉Download the VicEmergency app and set up watch zones for the areas you are planning to visit, including the route you’ll take to get there 👉Check your local SES flood guide 👉Check BOM to be aware of changing weather conditions 👉For recreational water activities, ensure the beach or river water quality is safe via the Environment Protection Authority Victoria 📸 Pound Bend in Warrandyte State Park, Wurundjeri Country on 31 October 2022 (now reopened) #PuttingSafetyFirst