Road Weather Alert Issued for Melbourne Northern and Western Suburbs
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BOM issues moderate road weather alert for fog reducing visibility in Melbourne's Western and Northern suburbs through Saturday.
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- Record type
- Road Weather Alert
- Affected area
- Melbourne Northern and Western Suburbs, Victoria
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
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Alert Details
BOM has issued Road Weather Alert IDV30000 for reduced visibility in fog affecting road conditions. The alert is classified as moderate severity and was issued at 12:14 am EST on Saturday 29 August 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers Melbourne Northern Suburbs and Melbourne Western Suburbs in Victoria (VIC).
What You Should Do
Transport Victoria advises drivers to slow down and drive carefully, leave more space between vehicles, turn on headlights, and watch for pedestrians, cyclists and motorbike riders. Check the VicTraffic website for road closures. Report hazards by calling Transport Victoria's Transport Operations Centre on 13 11 70.
Expected Conditions
Reduced visibility in fog will make road conditions dangerous during Saturday.
Timeline
The alert is effective from issue time 2026-08-28T14:14:35Z until expiry at 2026-08-28T22:14:35Z. The next alert will be issued by 5:00 am EST Saturday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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