Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central fire weather districts
Issued at 4:14 pm EDT on Wednesday 21 February 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 22 February:
Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts:
Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central

Weather Situation
Hot, dry and gusty north to northwesterly winds ahead of a cooler southwesterly change extending from the southwest and moving across the State during the afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorms will develop about central and eastern parts of the State during the day and may exacerbate the dangerous fire weather.

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

Total Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings