Sydney placed on extreme fire danger alert as heat and wind rise

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 22:54 · Archive

Greater Sydney is under an extreme fire danger warning on Monday with temperatures up to 37C and strong north-westerly winds.

Greater Sydney has been placed under an extreme fire danger warning for Monday, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing the alert at 4.20am. Temperatures are forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius at Sydney Airport, with western suburbs like Campbelltown and Penrith expecting highs of 36–37 degrees. Fresh north-westerly winds combined with hot and dry conditions are expected to create elevated fire danger, with a chance of thunderstorms bringing little to no rainfall.

The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a total fire ban for Greater Sydney and Greater Hunter regions. RFS spokesman Greg Allan warned residents to avoid anything that might start a new fire, including barbecues using wood or charcoal. BOM Senior Meteorologist Sarah Scully said eastern parts of New South Wales could expect elevated fire dangers throughout the day.

Rural Fire Service officials urged residents to stay cool and hydrated, and to ensure they have discussed their bushfire survival plans with their families ahead of the dangerous conditions.

How it is being reported

• Weather: ‘Extreme’ bushfire conditions expected as windspeed and temperatures soarOne Aussie city is gearing up for a tense day at the office as fire departments prepare for the worst.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 22:18
• Greater Sydney to experience ‘extreme’ bushfire conditions as windspeed and temperatures soarOne Aussie city is gearing up for a tense day at the office as fire departments prepare for the worst.The West Australian · 11 Oct, 22:17

In this story: Greater Sydney · New South Wales · NSW Rural Fire Service · Bureau of Meteorology · Sarah Scully · Greg Allan

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