26/01/2026
ADVICE - EXTREME HEAT - Protect Yourself and Others
Incident Location: State of Victoria
Issue Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026, 08:40 am
Next Update: Wednesday 28 January 2026, 08:50 am
More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/40766/moreinfo
This Advice message is being issued for extreme heat in Victoria.
- Heatwave conditions continue this week.
- People over 65 years old, babies and young children, pregnant women, people with pre-existing medical conditions and people who are socially isolated are most at risk.
- Back-to-back days of extreme heat coupled with high overnight temperatures can interfere with your body's natural ability to cool down and can cause heat illness, including cramps and heat exhaustion. If left untreated, this can lead to heatstroke, a life threatening illness.
- Symptoms of heatstroke include turning pale, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, nausea and fainting. You may also stop sweating. This is a medical emergency and you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Take action now to protect yourself and others against the health impacts of extreme heat.