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Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip and Western Port

Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip and Western Port

DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely in the eastern ranges. Wind gusts may reach around 110 km/h in exposed alpine areas above 1200 metres.
Winds are expected to ease by this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
113 km/h wind gust recorded at Mt Hotham at 0:22 am Friday.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Falls Creek at 3:30 am Friday.
102 km/h wind gust recorded at Mt Buller at 7:06 pm Thursday.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds are expected during Friday and Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the North Central, 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.