Total fire bans announced for nine South Australian districts ahead of windy conditions
3 years, 8 months ago

Total fire bans announced for nine South Australian districts ahead of windy conditions

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Total fire bans have been issued across nine South Australian districts for Tuesday, as "very strong northerly winds" cause dangerous fire weather conditions. Key points: Nine South Australian districts will be under total fire bans on Tuesday Strong northerly winds are expected to move across the state, most of which is "very dry" The Country Fire Service is urging the public to be vigilant and adhere to advice Country Fire Service State Duty Commander Scott Turner said the reason for fire bans "at this time of year" was the northerly winds forecast on Tuesday. "With the exception of the Mount Lofty Ranges, most of the state is dry and we will see elevated dust across the Mid North, Flinders and potentially the Eyre Peninsula districts." A severe weather warning for damaging winds is in place for people in the Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, Eastern Eyre Peninsula and Mid North districts.

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