16:12 Jan 30 SA Fire Weather Warning for Friday. North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral, West Coast, Flinders, Mid North Districts. Details: Early Warning Network: ewn.au SA Fire Weather Warning for the North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral, West Coast, Flinders and Mid North forecast districts Issued at 4:10 pm CDT on Thursday 30 January 2014. Weather Situation Hot to very hot and dry. Windy across the north of the State with easterly winds 30-40 km/h. Elsewhere, mainly moderate southeast to northeast winds 15-30 km/h with afternoon sea-breezes 20-35 km/h. For Friday 31 January: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts: North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral, West Coast, Flinders and Mid North 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, cfs.sa.gov.au, and 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 cfs.sa.gov.au or call the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Radar & Alerts Map: ewn.au/alerts/ Apps: ewn.au/mobile/iphone_android_apps.aspx
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 05:45:50 +0000