A severe weather warning for damaging winds has been issued for areas around Ararat and Stawell for Wednesday night.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast damaging north to northwesternly winds, averaging 60 to 70 kilometres per hour with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h.
The winds were expected to develop about elevated parts in the west of a warning area running from Ballarat to Stawell on Wednesday night before extending to remaining elevated parts of the warning area early Thursday morning.
A low pressure system was expected to form over southern parts of South Australia on Wednesday before deepening and moving to the southwest of the State overnight.
A trough is then forecast to cross Victoria during the day on Thursday.
About the Alpine region, at above 1200 metres, peak gusts may reach 120 km/h during the late morning and early afternoon.
The CFA has also declared a Total Fire Ban on Wednesday in the Wimmera region, which includes the Northern Grampians Shire.
The State Emergency Service has advised 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;
The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5pm AEST Wednesday on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website. or call 1300 659 217.