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Severe weather warning for parts of Victoria set to experience winds of up to 100km/h

Wild winds have begun to build throughout the state with some areas expected to see gusts of up to 100km/h. See the warning here.

A severe weather warning has been issued for central and east Victoria.
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and east Victoria.

Gusty winds have developed over most of the state ahead of a cold front on Thursday morning, with winds expected to reach 100km/h in some areas.

A severe weather warning has been issued for central and eastern Victoria, with some areas in the southwest also being told to be on alert.

The warning, issued in the early hours of Wednesday morning, warns there will be damaging winds for parts of the state.

The warning applies to those in the north central, west, south and parts of central Gippsland, east Gippsland, southwest and northeast forecast districts.

Damaging wind gusts are set to develop from early Thursday morning and clear by late Thursday evening.

Gusts of up to 90km/h are expected on Thursday morning, mostly on higher terrain, with an average gust speed of between 60 and 70km/h expected.

The Otways could see gusts of up to 100km/h.

A severe weather warning has been issued for central and eastern Victoria, with some areas in the southwest also being told to be on alert. Â
A severe weather warning has been issued for central and eastern Victoria, with some areas in the southwest also being told to be on alert. Â

Winds are expected to clear the Otways by late Thursday morning, then contract to the northeast ranges during Thursday evening and clear the state overnight.

Locations which may be affected include Maryborough, Kyneton, Ballarat, Morwell, Traralgon and Moe.

The SES 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.

* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

An update to the warning is expected to be released later on Wednesday.

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