The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe wind warning for many parts of Victoria.
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Warnings have been issued for Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland regions.
North to northwesterly winds are expected to strengthen ahead of a cold front arrive in Victoria early Friday morning.
Winds are tipped to reach between 60 and 70km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100km/h.
Elevated areas are most susceptible with wind gusts around 110km/h expected over alpine areas on Friday morning.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
- Keep clear of fallen power lines.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
The next warning will be issued by 11am on Thursday.
Showers are also expected in Bendigo today with the top reaching 16 degrees. Castlemaine is expected to reach 14 and Kyneton 12.
For more details visit www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings