Destructive winds averaging 80 to 90 km/h are forecast for Victoria on Friday, with gusts expected to peak above 125 km/h in alpine areas.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for most of the state including Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Horsham and Warrnambool.
Earlier on Friday, northerly winds of 87 km/h were recorded at Melbourne Airport.
