Bureau of Meteorology
Tasmania
Fire Weather Warning
for the Upper Derwent Valley, Central North, East Coast and Midlands forecast districts
Issued at 4:28pm on Friday 18 December 2015.
Weather Situation
Maximum temperatures reaching the mid to high thirties, relative humidity down to 15%, and winds up to 35 to 40 km/h are expected.
For Saturday 19 December:
Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast district: Midlands
Some bushfires breaking out will spread rapidly and be uncontrollable. Some people in the path of a fire may be killed or seriously injured.
Very High Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts: Central North, East Coast and Upper Derwent Valley
Some bushfires breaking out will spread rapidly and be difficult to control. There is a possibility that people in the path of a fire who are not well prepared may be killed or seriously injured.
The Tasmania Fire Service advises you to:
- Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
- Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.fire.tas.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
- Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.fire.tas.gov.au.
The next warning will be issued by 5am Saturday.
