UPDATE 1.50pm: While Bendigo may not have a severe weather warning drivers should take care, as it is very windy outside and a driver had a near miss in Maiden Gully, when a tree fell onto their car.
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Genna Angove, 23, witnessed the accident, on the Calder Highway, near Edwards Road.
Ms Angove was driving towards Bendigo when a large tree fell on a car about five metres ahead of her, which was heading towards Marong.
Ms Angove said no one was hurt in the incident and damage to the car was limited to its front bumper and lights.
But she said the tree covered the width of the road and could have caused significant damage.
She said nearby residents starting cutting the tree with chainsaws shortly after the accident.
She said traffic heading towards Bendigo was at a standstill for about 20 minutes, until the residents could remove enough of the tree for cars to get through.
EARLIER: A cold front will cross the state today reaching the far southwest around midday, central districts mid to late afternoon and the far east this evening.
Damaging winds squalls 60 to 80 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are forecast for parts of the North Central, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland districts and also for Alpine parts of the Northeast forecast districts.
Bendigo itself is not in the affected area, but winds are forecast for towns south and south-west of the regional city. To see which forecast district you are in, click here.
These wind squalls are most likely with and for a few hours following the front.
The State Emergency Service advises people, move vehicles under cover or away from trees, secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony and keep clear of fallen power lines.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
