Wyalkatchem Fire and Weather 

Fire Rating

Weather Situation

A trough extends from the Pilbara into the Gascoyne and this trough will deepen and extend into the Goldfields and western Eucla during Thursday. The trough will begin to contract east by Thursday evening ahead of a cold front that will move over the South West Land Division from Thursday afternoon and during Friday. A ridge of high pressure will then develop near the south coast on Saturday with a cold southerly flow along the south coast ahead of the ridge as it moves south of State during Sunday.

Forecast for the rest of Wednesday

Clear. Light winds.

Thursday 1 October

Cloud clearing. Light winds becoming westerly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 32.

Sun protection 8:40am to 3:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]

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Fire Permits/Burning Information

 

Restricted Burning Period: 19 September 2020 to 31 October 2020
Between these dates permits may be required to burn, please contact the Shire if you are unsure about the regulations.

Prohibited Burning Period: 1 November 2020 to 7 February 2021
During this time all burning, including that of garden refuse, is prohibited.

Restricted Burning Period: 8 February 2021 to 22 March 2021
Between these dates permits may be required to burn, please contact the Shire if you are unsure about the regulations.

 

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