General
South Australians warned of bushfire risk, extreme weather this weekend
Authorities are warning South Australians to expect extreme weather and bushfires that could be difficult to predict as temperatures soar this weekend.
Key points:
- The CFS has warned South Australians to be on high alert
- The Mount Lofty Ranges are expected to be at extreme bushfire risk
- Less reliable bushfire and weather modelling this year could add to the danger
A maximum of 39 degrees is forecast in Adelaide today.
But the Country Fire Service (CFS) is most concerned about Sunday, when the mercury is expected to reach 41 degrees.
Authorities are also worried about less reliable weather and bushfire models as a result of the current La Niña weather pattern.
CFS chief officer Mark Jones urged South Australians to limit “risky outdoor…
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