Severe and damaging winds exceeding 100km/h are set to hit southeast Australia, including central Victoria, parts of Melbourne and south and west Gippsland.
Victorians are being warned to secure items they have in gardens and on balconies as wild winds of up to 130km/hour head their way.
Victoria SES chief officer Tim Wiebusch said: "Victorians are asked to secure outdoor items around the backyard. These items become missiles during these events."Victoria SES chief officer Tim Wiebusch asked all Victorians to "act now". "As a result, we're asking Victorians to be alert on roads and keep an eye out for fallen trees and debris over the next 36 hours," Wiebusch said.The winds sweeping southern Australia are forecast to peak late this afternoon.
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