Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria Fire Weather Warning for Central, North Central and Wimmera fire weather districts Issued at 04:30 PM EDT on Tuesday 03 February 2026 Weather Situation Warm and dry conditions Wednesday, combined with fresh and gusty west to northwesterly winds shifting south to southwesterly during the evening bring elevated fire dangers over central and western parts of the State. For Wednesday 04 February: Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas: Central, North Central 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. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Wednesday.