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The storm has hit the south-west, with a number of reports of fallen trees.
The Vic Emergency website has reports of trees down at Mailors Flat and near Penshurst.
There has been a request for assistance at Mailors Flat.
A SEVERE weather warning is in place for the south-west.
Damaging winds averaging 50 to 60km/h with peak gusts of about 90km/h are expected to develop from the west on Monday morning ahead of a squally west to southwesterly change reaching the west later in the morning.
Wind gusts of 100km/h are possible, with thunderstorms in central and eastern parts during the afternoon.
Winds are expected to rapidly ease an hour or two after the change.
Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
The State Emergency Service advises:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees
- Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony
- Keep clear of fallen power lines.