Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Fire Weather Warning for Central, North Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera fire weather districts Issued at 05:25 AM EDT on Tuesday 17 February 2026 Weather Situation 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. For the rest of Tuesday 17 February: Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas: 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. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au. No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.