Wind in Young on Thursday afternoon rolled up dust and broke large branches from trees.
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About 4.45pm a fallen branch had crossed the Olympic Highway near Lions Lookout, as dust blanketed the Cherry Capital and surrounding towns.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology wind gusts had topped 60km/hr throughout the day.
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Some rain had arrived in the afternoon.
Motorists are urged to take extra care on the road, particularly on the outskirts of town with fallen trees and branches.
