Weather Alerts and Updates

I thought I would start this thread so that all the weather alerts, warnings etc can be found quickly if required. I am sure there are others I have missed off so please feel free to add to them.

Victoria

For Fires - http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/incidents/incident_summary.htm

Weather - http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings

Queensland

Fires: http://www.fire.qld.gov.au/

http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au

Weather: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings

WA

Fire: http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/default.aspx

Weather: http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/warnings

SA

Fires: http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp

Fires: http://www.mfs.sa.gov.au

Weather: http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings

NSW

Fires: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_content.cfm?cat_id=683

Fires: http://www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=202

Weather: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

NT

Fires: http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/fire-and-rescue.aspx

Weather: http://www.bom.gov.au/nt/

If there are any current warnings out there that you would like to share with our members please post them here.:wubclub:

2/10/2011 11:19:06 AM - Bribie Island

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) has been advised Moreton Bay Regional Council are currently monitoring a fire burning in the vicinity of Fairway Drive on Bribie Island. There is no immediate threat to property. Residents are advised there will be a significant smoke hazard in the area throughout the day. Motorists are urged to drive to conditions due to the smoke haze. People who suffer from or are susceptible to respiratory illness should remain inside and keep their doors and windows shut.

2/10/2011 11:07:35 AM - Burua (south of Gladstone)

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is advising residents on Little Creek Boulevard, Spence Court, Brifney St, Woodlands Court and Morkowitz Place, who are located in Little Creek Estate and residents in Telina Estate, Parksville Estate, Toondoon Botanical Gardens and Mt Biondello at Burua to start enacting their bushfire plans and prepare for a bushfire in their area.

At 11.00 am a large bushfire was located at the southern side of Gladstone. The fast moving fire is travelling in a south eastern, north eastern and northern direction and is expected to impact the areas of Little Creek Estate, Telina Estate, Parksville Estate, Toodoon Botanical Gardens and Mt Biondello in the next two to six hours.

This fire is moving quickly and firefighters are experiencing difficulty in controlling it. Spot fires may occur ahead of the fire front and embers are also being thrown from the fire.

Residents are strongly advised to be prepared to relocate to a safer area if required. Leaving is the safest option for survival in a bushfire.

Well prepared and defended homes can offer safety during the fire and may be defendable.

Currently, eleven fire crews and an aerial bomber are working to contain the blaze but firefighters may not be able to protect every affected property and residents should not expect a firefighter at their door.

Residents are advised to call Triple Zero (000) if their property comes under threat.

Residents should consider taking precautionary measures including:

• Put on protective clothing

• Drink lots of water

• Move car/s to a safe location

• Close windows and doors and shut blinds

• Bring pets inside and restrain them (leash, cage or secure room) and provide water

• Wet down fine fuels close to buildings

• Remove garden furniture, doormats and other items

• Seal all gaps under doors and screens

• Fill containers with water - eg bath, sinks, buckets, wheelie bins, etc

• Have ladders ready for roof space access (inside) and against roof (outside)

• Have generator or petrol pump ready

• Check and patrol outside for embers and extinguish any spot fires and seek shelter as the fire front arrives.

Regular updated information will be provided on the QFRS Rural Operations website at http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or at http://www.fire.qld.gov.au or by listening to their local radio station.

Background:

There are three levels of bushfire warning

Emergency Warning: You are in danger and need to take immediate action recommended by the fire service.

Watch and Act: There is a heightened level of threat, you need to be aware of your situation and take action to be prepared and protect yourself and your family.

Advice: A fire or other emergency has started in the area however there is no immediate threat.

Bushfire Activity and Advice - North Coast Region

2/10/2011 10:18:35 AM

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is advising residents across the South Burnett and Burrum Heads areas to remain vigilant with heightened fire activity currently being experienced across the region.

Firefighters are currently attending to in-excess of thirty fires across the region with more anticipated throughout the day.

Residents are reminded a Fire Danger Period is currently in place which means people are not permitted to light a fire, regardless of size without a permit unless for the purpose of cooking or warmth.

People who have a permit and are considering lighting a fire today are urged to make contact with their local fire wardens before going ahead.

Motorists are reminded of the dangers of flicking cigarette butts outside car windows and people are urged to take extra care when using power tools and machinery. Even a small fire has the potential to spread quickly in these conditions and could put lives and homes at risk.

There is a large amount of smoke in and around these areas and people who are suffering from or are susceptible to respiratory illness should remain inside and keep their windows and doors shut.

If people are concerned their home is under threat they should call triple zero (000) immediately.

ADVICE: Buxton (west of Burrum Heads) large bushfire

2/10/2011 9:28:33 AM

Two urban and two rural fire crews are working to contain a large bushfire burning off Gregory Road, Buxton. This fire broke out around 3.45pm yesterday. Crews are currently conducting property protection in and around the area and there is no immediate threat to property. Residents who suffer from or are susceptible to respiratory illness are advised to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows shut. Motorists travelling in and around the area are urged to drive to conditions due to smoke haze. If residents are concerned they should contact triple zero (000) immediately.

3/10/2011 12:05:01 PM - Fraser Island

Water bombing has ceased at a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kingfisher Bay Drive and Corn Wells Break Road on Fraser Island. Eighteen firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire in the next couple of hours by conducting backburning. This fire broke out around 6.40pm Sunday. Firefighters conducted backburning around the Kingfisher Bay Resort overnight and this morning and the fire poses no threat to the resort. A dozer is currently being used to strengthen containment lines around the resort. The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is on scene for stand-by purposes and have treated one guest for smoke inhalation. The patient did not require transport to hospital.

Fire Activity Report for Monday 3 October as at 10.15am

3/10/2011 10:28:16 AM

Central Region

Yeppoon Road - Barmoya, Cawarral and Loven D

A fire burning in the vicinity of Yeppoon Road at Barmoya, Cawarral and Loven Dee is currently burning within containment lines. Firefighters worked overnight strengthening containment lines. This fire has been burning since Saturday.

Burua (south of Gladstone)

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) would like to advise the residents located in Little Creek Estate, Beecher Forest Estate and along Kirkwood Road at Burua that the bushfire burning in the vicinity of Little Creek Estate and the Beecher Forest Estate at Burua is close to being extinguished and the danger has passed. This fire has been burning since Saturday. Overnight firefighters overnight were able to strengthen containment lines and conduct backburning.

QFRS would like to thank the residents in these areas for their vigilance during this time.

Mt Morgan – bushfires

Residents located in Mt Morgan are advised the vegetation fires burning within the area are currently contained. The fires, which have been burning since Saturday, are currently burning in inaccessible area.

Please be advised these fires are currently posing no immediate threat to property however if residents are concerned they should call triple zero (000) immediately. Firefighters will be actively monitoring these fires. There is a large amount of smoke haze and residents located in the area who suffer from or are susceptible to respiratory illness should remain inside and ensure their windows and doors are shut. Motorists should also drive to the conditions.

North Coast Region

Fraser Island

Four fixed-wing aircraft are currently conducting water bombing on a large bushfire burning in the vicinity of Kingfisher Bay Drive and Corn Wells Break Road on Fraser Island. This fire broke out around 6.40pm Sunday. Firefighters conducted backburning around the Kingfisher Bay Resort overnight and this morning. It is understood 50 of the 500 people residing at the resort have been moved to alternative rooms for precautionary measures. The exact size of the fire is currently unknown. Eighteen fire personnel are currently on the ground battling the blaze. Some of these personnel were tasked from the mainland late last night. A dozer is currently being used to strengthen containment lines around the resort. The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is on scene for stand-by purposes and have treated one guest for smoke inhalation. The patient did not require transport to hospital.

Buxton (west of Burrum Heads)

A bushfire burning off Gregory Road, Buxton is now extinguished. This fire had been burning since 3.45pm Saturday. Fire crews will still monitor the situation.

Coringa – West of Apple Tree Creek

Firefighters monitored a bushfire at Paradise Road, Coringa overnight and are back on scene this morning. This fire broke out around 3.30pm Sunday and poses no threat to properties.

Eureka– Apple Tree Creek

Firefighters are still working to contain a fire burning west of Apple Tree Creek, Eureka. This fire broke out around 12.30pm Sunday. Firefighters have been actively conducting property protection in and around the area. Firefighters are on scene monitoring the situation.

Sandy Ridges (near Murgon)

A bushfire located on Nanango Road, Sandy Ridges, near Murgon is currently burning safely within containment lines. Firefighters will continue to monitor the situation over the coming days.

Murgon

Firefighters have contained a fire burning off Borchets Hill Road, Murgon. This fire is currently burning safely within containment lines and will be monitored over the coming days for possible flare ups. This fire has been burning since 1.15pm Saturday.

Manyung – west of Gympie

Firefighters have contained a fire burning on Manyung Road, Manyung. This fire broke out around 4pm yesterday. Firefighters will continue to monitor this fire.

IDW28201 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Western Australia TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Flash Flooding and Large Hail For people in parts of WA south of a line Bremer Bay to Southern Cross to Leinster to Laverton to Eyre. This includes people in, near or between the following towns: Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Southern Cross. Issued at 10:15 am on Monday 3 October 2011 WEATHER SITUATION People are advised that there is a risk of SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS during Monday. Storms may be accompanied by VERY HEAVY RAINFALL conducive to FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAIL. WHAT TO DO FESA State Emergency Service [sES] advises people to move vehicles under cover and stay inside away from windows. If there is lightning unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones. If caught outside find shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams. If driving through heavy rain slow down and turn your lights on or if visibility becomes low pull over and park until it passes. For SES assistance call 132 500. For more safety tips visit http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au

Fire Activity Report for Wednesday, 12 October 2011 as at 7am

12/10/2011

With very high to severe fire weather conditions set to continue across much of North Queensland in coming days, the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is urging residents to remain vigilant and be prepared for more fires.

Residents in areas of heightened fire danger are urged to prepare their properties now and visit the Rural Fire Service website to download a bushfire survival plan.

Northern

Cloncurry

Firefighters turned out to a grass fire burning off Alice Street in Cloncurry about 4.30pm yesterday. The fire was large and fast moving when crews arrived on scene. A grader was utilised to insert fire breaks around the perimeter and the fire was brought under control by 8.30pm. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire throughout the day. There is no threat to property at this time. If residents become concerned their property is under threat, they are advised to call triple zero (000) immediately.

The Cape (between Charters Towers and Hughenden)

A fire, burning off the Flinders Highway at The Cape since Sunday, has jumped containment lines overnight. The fire is currently in the vicinity of Ellimeek Station and does not pose an immediate threat to property. Rural fire crews are on scene working to bring the fire under control. The situation will be monitored throughout the day. If residents become concerned their property is under threat, they are asked to call triple zero (000) immediately.

Hughenden

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) will continue to monitor a grass fire burning near the Hann Highway at Hughenden. Crews backburned in the area yesterday and successfully contained the fire. Firefighters will work with the property owner to monitor the situation throughout the day. There is no threat to property at this time.

Multiple Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) crews and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers responded to approximately 70 activations due to storm related activity overnight in the Parkinson, Hillcrest, Daisy Hill, Springfield and Logan areas.

Requests for assistance were for leaking roofs, roof damage and and fallen trees.

The SES attended reports of houses inundated with water at Maurice Avenue, Morayfield, Riseborough Terrace, Cleveland and Andrew Street, Kuraby yesterday afternoon and overnight. All persons were removed from these properties safety and swift water rescue was not required.

In addition, the SES attended four part roof collapses at Mapleton Crescent, Wallum Drive, Barrine Place and Talisker Place, Parkinson. No injuries were reported.

With storm activity predicted for South East Queensland today and for Saturday, the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is urging the community to avoid entering flooded waters by car or on foot.

Staying out of flood waters is crucial. People often underestimate the danger, thinking they can make it through. Sadly, this is not a reality.

Flood waters can be lethal and their currents can be deceptive. What appears to be a shallow, placid body of water can turn into a raging floodway in seconds. When this happens, vehicles are easily swept away. There are also hidden dangers, including fast moving debris which may not be visible and can cause entrapment, serious injury and death.

If you’re attempting to cross a flooded roadway on foot you’ve got no chance. Even strong swimmers will not survive in fast moving flood waters.

While QFRS is well resourced and highly skilled in this rescue technique, QFRS urges the public not to put their own lives – or the lives of rescuers – at risk. Most rescues are avoidable if people heed warning signs and apply common sense.

Emergency Management Queensland also advises the following:

• Move your car under cover or away from trees.

• Secure loose outdoor items.

• Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.

• Listen to your radio for severe storm updates;

• Stay inside and shelter well clear of windows, doors and skylights;

• If outdoors, seek solid enclosed shelter;

• If driving, stop clear of trees, power lines and streams

• Don’t use a fixed telephone during a severe storm due to lightning danger.

• Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.

If people need emergency assistance they are urged to call Triple Zero (000) immediately or for SES assistance with storm damage call 132 500.