It was only Tuesday afternoon where the temperature reached 37 degrees in the state’s capital – causing the Australian Open to implement extreme heat protocols, before dropping to just 22 ahead of the storm.
The SES said most of the call-outs were for damages to building as a result of fallen trees.
Melbourne’s east was among the worst affected, although damage was “quite widespread” across Victoria.
“We just ask people to maintain a safe braking distance on their morning commute and drive to the conditions on the roads,” an SES spokesman told the Herald Sun.
Temperatures are expected to remain cool today, with a top of 23 expected in Melbourne.
With a strong wind warning still in place for Port Phillip, motorists have been urged to remain vigilant on the roads.
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