Wild weather has once again welcomed Warrnambool’s May Racing Carnival.
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Strong winds that rocked the region overnight have marked the start of the city’s anticipated annual event.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned there is more bad weather to come.
Gale force winds over the Southern Ocean are expected to generate significant wave heights greater than seven metres on Tuesday and Wednesday.
As a major cold front moves across the state, wind gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour are expected to lash the south-west coastline.
State Emergency Service volunteers have had only minor callouts overnight but are warning south-west residents to take extra care.
The State Emergency Service has warned residents to move vehicles under cover or away from trees, secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony and keep clear of fallen power lines.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
