Mansfield, Victoria, Australia Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Northwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from mid Friday morning, including northern parts of Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges and the Mornington Peninsula. DAMAGING WINDS becoming likely from late Friday morning, with peak gusts of around 100 km/h for areas above 1200 metres. Winds are expected to temporarily ease during Friday afternoon.
West to southwesterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible during Friday evening, including the southeast suburbs of Melbourne and the Bass Coast, as the front moves through central Victoria. Winds will gradually ease from the west behind the front, easing throughout the state by early Saturday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Frankston, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Rosebud, and parts of the Melbourne Metropolitan area.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected late Friday and during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.