The weather bureau has issued a severe weather warning for much of the state, with damaging winds expected to develop later today into early Saturday.
Winds averaging 55 to 65 km/h from the west to north-west, with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop over the Central Ranges and Grampians areas this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh and Maryborough.
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Conditions are expected to ease from the west late on Saturday, though eastern parts of the state including the Alpine areas may continue to experience hazardous conditions into Sunday morning.
