A severe weather warning has been issued for much of the state, including the Wimmera, as extreme winds approach the area.
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Wind gusts up to 110km/h are possible above 500m elevation on Saturday, with winds to average 50km/h to 70 km/h.
Winds are likely to ease below warning thresholds in western/central parts on Saturday evening, but will continue in the Eastern Ranges during Sunday.
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Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne and Traralgon.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet.
- Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and 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.
- 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.
- Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live.
- Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency.
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