A severe weather warning has been issued for Bacchus Marsh, with damaging wind gusts of around 90 kilometres per hour to develop from Saturday.
The warning was issued by the Bureau of Meterology on the morning of July 15.
The weather is caused by a high pressure system is moving slowly eastwards across the Tasman Sea.
It will combine with an approaching cold front over western Victoria to strengthen the pressure gradient and north to northwesterly winds across elevated areas during Saturday and Sunday.
The warning also applies for residents in Ballarat, Mount Baw Baw, Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Omeo.
The Bureau of Meterology stated that damaging wind gusts would develop around elevated terrain and southward-facing slopes from July 16.
Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds from the west during Sunday morning, and throughout by Sunday evening.
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.
Details: www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml.
