A Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) weather warning has advised that damaging northwesterly winds are forecast to hit the eastern ranges today, 26 August.
The winds are expected to average around 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 110 km/h.
The front will quickly move into eastern parts of the state by Tuesday evening, with winds easing below warning thresholds in western and central districts in its wake.
Winds will then ease in eastern districts by early Wednesday morning.
These winds will predominately affect areas above 1200m, but windy conditions will be prevalent for most of the east.
Locations which may be affected include Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and Omeo.
