Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for the Central, North Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera fire weather districts

Issued at 3:58 pm EDT on Monday 16 February 2026.

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 Tuesday 17 February:

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts:
Central, North Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera
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 information on preparing for bushfires go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au.

Total Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings