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The warning area for damaging winds has been extended to cover the state's alpine region.
The Bureau of Meteorology said winds "averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h are expected to develop about the central highlands (above 400m)" from tonight and extend to the east.
"Damaging winds are likely to extend to the eastern ranges during Tuesday afternoon and may reach up to 110 km/h above 1200 metres elevation," the bureau said.
Conditions are expected to ease in central Victoria during Tuesday afternoon.
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Damaging winds are forecast to hit southern parts of central Victoria from late on Monday night into Tuesday.
Gusts are expected to reach speeds of 100 kilometres per hour over the central highlands region, including Daylesford and southern parts of central Victoria above 400 metres from late Monday night.
A cold front is then expected to cross the state during Tuesday.
"Damaging winds are expected to extend to the eastern ranges during Tuesday afternoon and to the southwest coast Tuesday night although ease elsewhere," the bureau said.
The State Emergency Service 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.
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