Adelaide’s going to be in for a scorcher tomorrow, as the CFS announces a total fire ban in parts of the State, and a range of restrictions today to keep everyone safe during the forecast heat.
The forecast weather is warm to hot grading to very hot in the far north with fresh and gusty north to northwesterly winds. A milder west to southwesterly change will move across the west during the afternoon, reaching central districts in the evening. Adelaide is expected to reach 40 degrees.
FIRE BAN DISTRICTS:
- Eastern Eyre Peninsula – Extreme
- Lower Eyre Peninsula – Extreme
Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.
The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow.
The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan.
FIRE DANGER RATING
Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.
if you don’t have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option.
In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions.
Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council.
Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions.
For further information contact the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/home/
Information Hotline: 1800 362 361.
Hearing or speech impaired users phone: 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361.
Teletype service: TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361.