Understanding fire weather
The Bureau of Meteorology issues warnings about fire weather. Here they explain how weather effects bush fire behaviour.
IMAGINE
Imagine the weather forecast mentions ‘dry lightning’. Might this mean that more bush fires could start?
Hey Firestormers!
High temperatures, strong winds and low humidity make for bad fire weather conditions.
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On hot and windy days, the fire service may declare a ban on all fires.
#1 FACT
Fire weather warnings are issued when forecast weather conditions are conducive to bush fires starting.