Warm nights and fire risk looming

“There’s an increased chance of unusually warm maximum and minimum temperatures,” she said.

“This heatwave is being driven by northerly winds, which brings a high fire danger rating as well.”

There is however a chance of some good rainfall through March with above average totals expected before a more typical pattern for the rest of autumn.

Dry storms and hot, dry and windy conditions triggered grassfires around Victoria in the past week with a Total Fire Ban declared over the weekend.

The CFA is urging everyone to stay informed and be prepared.