Christmas day set to be a hot one

[snifter]

Looks like a fire ban could well be in place also which means solid fuel BBQ's could not be used in certain areas. New arrivals not familiar with heat wave and hot weather warnings etc should familiarise themselves with things Info should be on the CFS website. Stock up on Zooper Doopers

 

 

 

New forecast for Christmas Day says temperature will top 40C in Adelaide

 

 

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GET ready to swelter — a top of 40C is now forecast for Christmas Day in Adelaide amid a predictions of a heatwave for the state over the festive period.

 

The Bureau of Meterology is forecasting five days over 35C, including 40C on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

There’s a chance of a shower on Boxing Day and December 27 — but that day still carries a forecast of 37C.

The Bureau also says heatwave conditions are looming across the south east of Australia.

A heatwave occurs when three or more days of high maximum and minimum temperatures hit that are unusual for that location.

 

The forecast for Adelaide this week

 

December 21: 26C

December 22: 31C

December 23: 36C

December 24: 37C

December 25: 40C

December 26: 40C, with a small chance of possible rain

December 27: 37C, with showers predicted

 

 

Total fire bans are looking more than likely, which could hit people’s Christmas barbie plans.

The Country Fire Service has already warned solid-fuel barbies will be banned if total fire bans are declared on Christmas Day, and it’s already too late to get a permit from the CFS.

Electric or gas-fired barbies would be allowed but only under very strict conditions.

 

Those in districts where a fire ban is not called will be allowed to use solid fuel barbecues without a permit.

 

 

CFS director of preparedness operations, Leigh Miller, said gas and electric cookers could still be used on a total fire ban day if they were within 15m of a house, had a 4m clearance around them and a responsible person was on hand to extinguish any fire.

Mr Miller said any total fire bans for Christmas Day would be announced after 4pm on Saturday, Christmas Eve.

Information on the bans will be available on the CFS website, cfs.sa.gov.au.

“In the meantime we encourage people to think about alternatives, such as cooking with gas or electricity,” Mr Miller said.

Mr Miller said to obtain a permit, people will now need to contact their local council but should bear in mind that offices may be short-staffed leading up to Christmas so it may not be possible to process all applications.

 

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/its-too-late-to-get-fireban-permit-to-use-your-weber-and-other-solidfuel-barbecues-on-christmas-day/news-story/c1b6c4768bf6dd525b285580bb186a04

 

 

 

[NicF]

We had thought about a BBQ but we have a charcoal one so would probably be unable to use it. You don't really want to be outside doing a BBQ on a 40 degree day anyway though. I have now planned a cold lunch with cold meats and salads.

[snifter]

We have planned the pool!

 

We are in 3 different places on Christmas day and thankfully will end up in the pool to cool off.

[flossybeth]

We're doing our usual turkey sandwiches on the beach for lunch but because my sister and her family are over visiting they're expecting a barbecue for tea so that's what I'm planning. Steaks and plenty of salad - and maybe just a prawn or two... I'm still trying to decide between ice-cream pudding or pavlova for dessert though.

 

:xmas12: Have a Merry Christmas everyone :xmas12:

[Steve_H]

Just poor some olive oil on the car bonnet and chuck your snags on. Job done, no need to light the barbie

 

 

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[Blossom]

Just poor some olive oil on the car bonnet and chuck your snags on. Job done, no need to light the barbie

 

 

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ha ha!

 

I'm definitely stockinb up on zooper doopers!

[Tamara (Homes Down Under)]

Much better than some of the previous years...I remember a couple of barbies being rained out on Christmas day.

Certainly will be swimming pool weather (and plenty of suncream!).

I have loads of family visiting from the UK in the new year...what will they make of our heat!

[victoriasquare]

We're doing our usual turkey sandwiches on the beach for lunch but because my sister and her family are over visiting they're expecting a barbecue for tea so that's what I'm planning. Steaks and plenty of salad - and maybe just a prawn or two... I'm still trying to decide between ice-cream pudding or pavlova for dessert though.

 

:xmas12: Have a Merry Christmas everyone

 

 

Ice cream pudding or pavlova sounds a lot better than the traditional heavy Christmas pudding. Coupled with a salad on a hot day it couldn't be better.

[adelaideseo]

A 14 degree jump in 4 days!