Severe weather warning issued for Ballarat
Damaging winds have been forecast to hit Ballarat early on Wednesday.
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A strong high pressure system over the Bight will approach Tasmania during Wednesday.
Damaging winds, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are expected to develop across elevated parts of Victoria early on Wednesday.
Winds are expected to ease below warning threshold during Wednesday afternoon.
Locations which may be affected include Stawell, Maryborough, Kyneton, Ballarat, Daylesford and Falls Creek.
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