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Strong Wind Warning for Port Phillip, West Coast, Central Coast, Central Gippsland Coast and East Gippsland Coast

Gale Warning for Port Phillip, West Coast, Central Coast and East Gippsland Coast

For EASTERN RANGES above 1200 metres:
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with isolated peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible early this morning, easing later in the morning.
Winds will redevelop from late Sunday evening, with DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h and peak gusts in excess of 100 km/h likely.
For EASTERN RANGES below 1200 metres, CENTRAL RANGES and GRAMPIANS:
Strong winds to DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from late Sunday evening.
Locations which may be affected include Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Omeo, Kilmore and Whittlesea.
90 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mount Hotham at 8:03 pm.

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