Weather Warning

This warning affects:Central, North Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera.

Fire Weather Warning for Central, North Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera fire weather districts

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDV22000

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Victoria

Fire Weather Warning

Issued at 5:25 AM EDT on Tuesday 17 Feb 2026.

A hot day with fresh north to northwest winds will drive Extreme fire dangers on Tuesday. A gusty west to southwest change will reach the west in the early afternoon and central districts by early evening. There is also the risk of thunderstorms with damaging winds on and behind the wind change.

Tuesday 17 Feb

Extreme Fire Danger for
Central, North Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera

The CFA advises that you:
  • Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
  • Monitor the fire and weather situation through ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV, www.emergency.vic.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
  • Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.