WILD WINDS could hit Maryborough, Kyneton and other areas south of Bendigo on Thursday.
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Damaging wind gusts of up to 90km/h are expected early in the morning, mainly over higher terrain, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Severe weather would come ahead of a cold front moving across Victoria.
The warning area stretches down to Bacchus Marsh and east into Gippsland.
Locations which may be affected include Maryborough, Kyneton, Ballarat, Morwell, Traralgon and Moe.
Bendigo could get between 3 and 9mm of rain in showers but the bureau expects the city to avoid damaging winds at this stage.
Similar conditions are expected in Castlemaine, but with stronger northerly winds of up to 40km/h.
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.
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