Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for the North Central, South West and Central fire weather districts
Issued at 4:14 pm EDT on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

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 13 February:
Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire weather districts:
North Central, South West and Central

Weather Situation
Hot with fresh to strong and gusty northerly winds ahead of a milder, gusty west to southwesterly change extending from the west during the afternoon and evening. There is a risk of high based thunderstorms and dry lightning, most likely in central parts in the afternoon.

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

Total Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings