However, on Saturday afternoon the Currowan fire on the south coast was upgraded to a watch and act, with a significant increase of fire activity to the west of Nelligen. NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) A massive shout out to 100s and 100s of volunteers that gave up their Christmas and Boxing Day to cut lines, backburn, mop up and black out. This is extremely important work to try and contain fires ahead of deteriorating weather early next week. NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) A warm and windy weekend is on the way. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a strong wind warning for the Macquarie coast, Hunter coast, Sydney coast, Illawarra coast, Batemans coast and Eden coast on Saturday, and the Macquarie coast, Hunter coast and Sydney coast on Sunday.

Source: The Guardian December 28, 2019 01:11 UTC