Wyalkatchem Fire and Weather 

Fire Rating

Weather Situation

A high pressure ridge lies to the south of the State, with a deepening trough near the Gascoyne coast extending further south over the next couple of days. The trough will move east during Saturday and Sunday. By Monday the trough will lie from the Gascoyne through the Goldfields and into the Eucla. A weak cold front will brush the western south coast Monday evening.

Forecast for the rest of Friday

Mostly sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending north to northwesterly in the middle of the day then tending east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures around 40.

Sun protection 7:50am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]

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Fire Permits/Burning Information

CURRENTLY - Prohibited Burning Period: 1 November 2019 to 7 February 2020

 

Restricted Burning Period: 19 September 2019 to 31 October 2019
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 2019 to 7 February 2020
During this time all burning, including that of garden refuse, is prohibited.

Restricted Burning Period: 8 February 2020 to 22 March 2020
Between these dates permits may be required to burn, please contact the Shire if you are unsure about the regulations.

 

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