AFTER one of the states warmest and wettest winters the Bureau of Meteorology has now warned the South East could have an unusually dry spring.
Bureau senior meteorologist Angus Hines said all of South Australia was likely to have a below average rainfall this spring.
“Most of the state has an increased chance of an unusually dry spring, with the South Eastern corner having the highest chance of an unusually dry spring,” he said.
On this, Mr Hines said the South East and Mallee were one of three areas in the state with an increased fire risk this season.
“Australia’s fire agencies have identified increased fire risk this spring for parts of the South Australia, including the the far south-west corner next to the WA border, the far north-west corner next to the WA and NT borders, and the grasslands and Mallee Heath areas in the south-east towards the Victorian border,” he said.
“Prepare and review your bushfire plan wherever you are, know your weather and know your risk.”
