Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland fire weather districts
Issued at 4:02 pm EDT on Wednesday 25 December 2024.

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 Thursday 26 December:
Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South Gippsland

Weather Situation
Extreme fire dangers are forecast for most of Victoria on Thursday due to very hot and dry temperatures, combined with fresh to strong north to northwesterly winds. A gusty west to southwesterly change will enter the west of the state during the afternoon, moving through to central and eastern areas during the evening.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Total Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings