***NSW Fire Weather Warning*** Source: Bureau of Meteorology for the Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, New England, Northern Slopes, North Western and Upper Central West Plains fire areas Issued at 4:13 pm EDT on Sunday 26 October 2014. Weather Situation A vigorous trough extends across New South Wales tomorrow associated with hot, dry and very windy conditions over most of the state. Ahead of the trough winds will be northeast to northwesterly tending south to southwesterly behind the change. Dry thunderstorms are possible over much of state in the vicinity of the trough. For Monday 27 October: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following fire areas: Far North Coast, North Coast, Greater Hunter, New England, Northern Slopes, North Western and Upper Central West Plains The NSW Rural Fire Service warns that any bushfire that starts has the potential to threaten lives and destroy homes. The Rural Fire Service advises you to: Check your bushfire survival plan - Now. Monitor the fire and weather situation in any way you can: through rfs.nsw.gov.au and bom.gov.au, television or radio. Call Triple Zero if you see a fire. The Rural Fire Service advises that if you are in an area of Severe Fire Danger: If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day Only stay if your home is well prepared and you can actively defend it Prepare for the emotional, mental and physical impact of defending your property - if in doubt, leave.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Oct 2014 05:32:37 +0000
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