FOR THE GRAMPIANS ABOVE 1000 METRES: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS exceeding 90 km/h are forecast to continue this evening and persist through Wednesday morning before easing by Wednesday afternoon. FOR THE OTWAYS COAST: DAMAGING WIND GUSTS exceeding 90 km/h are possible this evening, easing before dawn Wednesday. FOR THE EASTERN RANGES ABOVE 1400 METRES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts exceeding 90 km/h are expected this evening, becoming more likely overnight tonight and persisting through Wednesday morning before easing by Wednesday afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Apollo Bay. 94 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount William at 8:16pm AEST. 93 km/h wind gust recorded at Mount Hotham at 4:28pm AEST.
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.
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and northerly winds are expected during Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North East forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
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