Winds whip Vic overnight

Wild winds have swept through Victoria overnight, causing damage in elevated south-eastern areas.

Wild winds have whipped Victoria overnight, with trees crashing onto homes, powerlines and roads.

The SES fielded more than 220 calls from 7pm on Monday to 6am on Tuesday as the wind, which was expected to peak at 110km/h, roared through.

SES spokesman Stefan Delatovic said the Dandenong Ranges and elevated south-eastern areas such as Emerald and Healesville took the brunt, but the wind was widespread across the state.

"It's mostly been trees pulled down by the wind, onto structures or roads," he told AAP.

A large tree crushed the rear of a Healesville home about 2.30am, causing significant damage.

Another tree fell across a driveway at Notting Hill, falling onto powerlines and ripping out a powerboard.

"It came to rest on the powerlines and the force of that pulled the powerboard out of the home," Mr Delatovic said.

"Luckily it didn't start a fire."

No injuries have been reported but Mr Delatovic said more calls for help were expected as the sun came up.

"At this point we're just asking people to be careful on their way into work," he said.

"There may be trees down that haven't been found and they can be dangerous, so we're asking people to drive to the conditions."

He said afternoon thunderstorms were expected on Tuesday.


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