# Fire, then rain: Weather warnings issued for this weekend
## Key Points
– Australia’s south-eastern states will see temperatures in the high 30s to low 40s, generating fire conditions.
– Fire dangers are expected to peak in South Australia, with a catastrophic rating in the Eastern Eyre Peninsula.
– Severe storms will batter inland Western Australia, parts of Queensland and north-east NSW.
People in Australia’s south and south-east have been warned to prepare for heightened fire risks this weekend, as hot temperatures and strong winds are forecasted in the upcoming days.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has indicated that gusty conditions and temperatures ranging from the high 30s to low 40s will sweep across parts of South Australia, Victoria, and NSW during the weekend. Specifically, locally damaging winds are expected to affect NSW and Victorian alpine regions, with severe weather warnings likely to be issued for these areas.
### Extreme fire danger
Fire dangers are set to reach their peak in the southern regions of South Australia on Saturday, with a catastrophic rating issued for the Eastern Eyre Peninsula forecast district. Additionally, extreme fire risks are forecasted for Queensland’s Channel Country and north-west Victoria, where hot and gusty conditions could exacerbate existing fires or spark new ones.
Although conditions are predicted to ease by Sunday, extreme fire dangers will persist in the north-west slopes and plains of NSW, as well as Queensland’s Channel Country. Thunderstorms are expected to form across the country in a horseshoe pattern, affecting the west, north, and east.
Severe storms are anticipated to pummel inland Western Australia, parts of central and southeast Queensland, and north-east NSW. In the eastern regions, the BoM warns of damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, or large hail. By Saturday, the storm activity is projected to extend further south into South Australia and inland NSW, with dry thunderstorms posing an additional risk of fires.
Widespread rainfall is anticipated on Sunday, gradually moving into the northern states by Monday.
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### Conclusion
The weather warnings issued for this weekend in Australia paint a picture of contrasting conditions – from extreme fire dangers to severe thunderstorms. Residents in the affected regions are advised to stay informed, heed official warnings, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
### FAQ
#### 1. What regions are expected to experience extreme fire dangers?
– Southern parts of South Australia, Queensland’s Channel Country, and north-west Victoria.
#### 2. Where are severe storms forecasted to hit?
– Inland Western Australia, central and southeast Queensland, north-east NSW, South Australia, and inland NSW.
#### 3. When is widespread rainfall expected?
– On Sunday, with a gradual move towards northern states by Monday.