Weather Warnings - Fire Weather Warning for SA

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
South Australia

Fire Weather Warning
for the West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula and Lower Eyre Peninsula forecast
districts.

Issued at 12:51 pm CST on Wednesday 8 May 2013.

Weather Situation
A dry and windy day with areas of raised dust. Strong northerly winds 40-50
km/h, gradually decreasing mid to late afternoon. Maximum temperatures of 30-34
degrees and relative humidity around 15-20%.

For the rest of Wednesday 8 May:

Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts:
West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula and Lower Eyre Peninsula
The Country Fire Service advises that fires burning under these conditions are
likely to be fast-moving and uncontrollable.

The Country Fire Service advises:
- Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
- Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station,
www.cfs.sa.gov.au, and www.bom.gov.au.
Ensure you have the latest information on Total Fire Bans and how to prepare
for fires. Visit the CFS web page at www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the CFS Bushfire
Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will
continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

• 16:43 EST Rain impacts on central west farming
• 15:24 EST East Coast Low soaks NSW
• 14:14 EST Wet start to the dry season for parts of the Top End
• 13:00 EST Wild weather may not last long