FIRE WEATHER WARNING for southern parts of the Channel Country District Issued at 10:40am EST on Thursday the 18th of July 2013 for today. A strong trough will approach the Channel Country today, moving eastwards through the district this evening. Dry, fresh to strong and gusty N to NW winds ahead of the trough are expected to cause the following conditions: Severe Fire Danger in southern parts of the Channel Country District today. Temperatures up to 28 degrees, relative humidity down to 30% and winds to 50 km/h are expected. The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Rural Operations Branch advises that fires will be uncontrollable and fast-moving. A cooler W to SW change will extend through the Channel Country District from the west in the wake of the trough late evening. The next warning will be issued at 5pm Thursday EST. For more information on Fire Bans and how to Prepare. Act. Survive. Visit the Rural Fire Service web page at ruralfire.qld.gov.au or call the Hotline on 1800 020 440. For the latest weather information, listen to your local radio station or visit the Bureau of Meteorology web page at bom.gov.au or call 1300-659-219 for recorded Land and Weather Warnings.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 01:26:04 +0000
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