Weather

By Aidene and Brad

Let’s take a closer look at deep creek
Supporting documents to keep safe at Deep Creek
Fire Management Plan:
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/fire_management/fire-management-plan-sou
th-west-fleurieu-peninsula-plan.pdf

CFS Weather Warnings:

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/warnings_and_incidents.jsp

Deep Creek Detailed Weather Forecast:

http://www.bom.gov.au/places/sa/deep-creek/
How do you know what to look for/ how to read the
detailed forecast?
 Forecasts (What / where they are)
- Weather forecasts are the utilisation of technology in
order to predict the upcoming weather and atmospheric
state within a given location.
- These can be used for a variety of purposes from
holidaying outdoors, to sport, to entertainment events, and
even for agricultural and vegetation purposes.

- Weather forecasts allow you view many atmospheric

conditions including things like temperature, rainfall, and
wind speed and direction.
- You can find forecasts online on various websites
including these three examples of Bureau of Meteorology
(BOM), Weatherzone, and TimeAndDate.
- This process is very simple as you only have to search one
of these websites into an internet search engine, open up
the site, and type in your prefered location in one of the
highlighted sections on the pictures.
 Forecasts (what to look for) /1
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- The first image which is taken from BOM, displays a variety of
forecast readings which are highlighted including: Rainfall,
Wind, Waves, Temperature, Storms etc., Humidity, and UV.

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- These pop out sections all give their respective predictions for
any selected location.
- All you need to do is enter your location, select the preferred
dates, and select which reading you desire.

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- This second image shows the predicted rainfall for the /
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selected location and date
- On the right is legend displaying the chance of rain from
0-100% which can be matched up with the colour displayed
on the map, with the current being 0-10% across the selected
area
- On the left is a variety of selections which allow you to more
narrowly identify how much rain is predicted to fall over a 4/
particular period of time - This fourth image displays the

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wave height in the ocean
3/ - On the right the legend gives the
- This third image shows the wind forecasts including speed and different colours a specific height
measurement in meters from 0 to

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direction.
- On the right is the wind speed legend with the readings 11+.
displayed as knots from 0 to 45+. - On the left allows you to change
- On the left give you the option to change the readings to km/h the readings to swell height and
and also the height in meters. direction, and wind wave height.
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Forecasts (What to Look For Continued)
This fifth image displays the temperature readings.
- On the right is the temperature legend displayed in
Celsius from below -6 to 45+.
- On the left is the option to change the readings to

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predicted maximum, minimum, and what it feels like.

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- The sixth image shows storms, snow, rain, fog and frost
in the selected area.
- On the right is the legend which displays heavy or

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regular of each type.
- On the left is the option to highlight any of the readings
separately.

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- The seventh image shows the predicted humidity
readings.

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- On the right is the legend which shows the humidity as a
percentage from 0 to 100%
- On the left is the option to select dew point temperature
and forest fuel dryness.

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- This eighth and final image highlights the UV reading.

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- On the right is the legend which shows the UV index
from Low to Extreme.
- On the left is the option to change it from daily to
3-hourly.
 As a leader you must consider a deeper
understanding of weather factors such as...
 Why check? Some Risks Checking on a weather
map
Rainfall ● To know the expected ● Flash flooding
amount of rainfall
● Damage to buildings/
● Is there a potential for a infrastructure
severe weather warning?
● Landslides
● Ensure all participants are
adequately prepared with ● Hypothermia (if wet clothing
waterproof equipment is worn)

Colour on the map shows rainfall

rate

Wind ● Is there a change in ● Bushfire

bushfire potential?
● Dangerous waves
● How will the wind affect
your planned activities ● Asthma triggers

● Damage to buildings/
infrastructure

● Loose branches, plants

being dislodged
Colour shows wind speed. Arrows
show direction of wind
Humidity
● Consider air moisture ● Asthma and other medical
conditions triggers
● May need additional fluids
● Increased core body
temperature

● Dehydration

Colour shows the relative humidity of

moisture in the air as a percentage of
the amount of moisture the air can
actually contain

UV ● Minimise time spent exposed to UV ● Skin damage

radiation
● Increased risk of skin cancer
● Identify times of high UV and ensure
maximal sun protection is provided
● Eye damage
● Your body cannot sense UV

Temperature ● Identify risks associated with extreme ● Hypothermia

temperatures
● Dehydration
● How do activities need to be modified?
● Pre-existing medical condition
● Time of day that is ideal for activities triggers

● Ensure all equipment is appropriate ● Fire danger

Colour shows maximum temperature in
● Frostbite degrees celsius. Hourly temperature can
also be found HERE
Storms ● Flooding
● Can produce dangerous
and damaging conditions ● Lightning strike

● Can produce gale winds, ● Death

hail, lightning
● Injury
● Equipment and
environment needs to be ● Physical damage
reassessed

Colour represents a warning area for

a storm. The arrow represents
direction of storm

Fog, ice, snow ● Is specialist equipment ● Asthma and other medical

required? conditions triggers

● Do group sizes need to be ● Hypothermia

modified?
● Frostbite
● Identify high risk areas due
to low visibility such as ● Lose bearings
slopes, edges

● Consider falling branches,

low mobility, low visibility Purple colours show frost, grey
shows fog and blues show snow.
There is no current forecasting for
frost, fog or snow is Australia
 ● Headaches
● How much breathable oxygen is
Air Pressure available? ● Asthma and other medical
conditions triggers
● Is the air pressure safe?
● Low oxygen

A barometer is used to measure the air

pressure of an environment

Cold Fronts ● Can bring excess gusts of winds, ● Increased risk of fire
abrupt changes in temperature, wind
speed and direction and rainfall ● Damaging winds and heavy Dd
rainfall
● May cause thunderstorms
● Hypothermia

● Frostbite

● Asthma and other medical

Warm Fronts ● Produce humid conditions conditions triggers

● Can produce steady rainfall Cold front is represented by blue line

with triangle- like shapes
● Grey skies Warm front is represented by red line
with semi- circle- like shapes
What can clouds tell us about the weather?
Weather Observations: Clouds
As a leader always conduct a risk assessment
considering all weather elements relevant to
your outdoor area
Somethings to consider to reduce risk include
● Wear appropriate clothing ● Select appropriate activities for the weather ● Do not set up camp under trees or near waterways

● Ensure equipment is appropriate ● Select safest time of year for location ● Ensure there is access to shelter for hot temperature
and high UV

● Layer clothing for changing conditions ● Always check participants equipment, food, water, ● Always make someone, who is not involved in the
clothing and you may need to bring extra as the trip, aware of your proposed route and location and
leader at all times

● Have evacuation plans ● Be aware of fire bans/ fire management plans for all ● Check detailed weather forecast consistently an be
areas that you are visiting aware of any extreme conditions and weather
warnings

● Ensure all participants are equipped with a first aid ● Ensure all participants are prepared and fit for ● Ensure group size is appropriate
kit environment (physically and mentally)
References:
Bureau of Meteorology. (2020). Deep Creek. Retrieved from: http://www.bom.gov.au/places/sa/deep-creek/

Bureau of Meteorology. (2020). MetEye: Current Weather Warnings for Australia. Retrieved from:
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/?lat=-37.15&lon=142.51&url=/vic/halls-gap/&name=Halls+Gap

Country Fire Services South Australia. (2020). Warnings and Incidents. Retrieved from:
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/warnings_and_incidents.jsp

Landscape South Australia. (2020). Hills and The Fleurieu: Deep Creek Conservation Park: Education Pack. Retrieved from:
https://landscape.sa.gov.au/hf/land/our-parks/schools-in-parks/deep-creek-conservation-park-education-pack

Means, T. (2019). The 10 Basic Types of Clouds, ThoughtCo. Retrieved from:

https://www.thoughtco.com/types-of-clouds-recognize-in-the-sky-4025569

National Parks and Wildlife Services SA. (2020). Fleurieu Peninsula: Deep Creek Conservation Park. Retrieved from:
https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/find-a-park/Browse_by_region/Fleurieu_Peninsula/deep-creek-conservation-park#about

Oster, S. (2020). Ranger Tips: Deep Creek Conservation Park. Retrieved from:
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/goodliving/posts/2019/04/ranger-tips-deep-creek
Outdoor Recreation Centre. (2009). Management of Outdoor Activities for Severe Weather Conditions. Retrieved from:
https://outdoorsvictoria.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SevereWeather-Nov-2009.pdf

Parkin, D., Blades, G. (1998). Risk Management and Outdoor Education: a practical approach to ensuring to positive outcomes.
Retrieved from: http://www.projectnatureed.com.au/web%20library/Risk%20Mgmt%20and%20OE.pdf

Sun Smart. (2020). UV Radiation: What is UV? Retrieved from https://www.sunsmart.com.au/uv-sun-protection/uv

TimeandDate. (2020). Weather in Bedford Park. Retrieved from: https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/@2076918

University of Illinois. (2010). Effects of Cloud Cover. Retrieved from:

http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/wwhlpr/fcst_temps_cloud_cover.rxml

Weather Zone. (2020). Bedford Park Weather. Retrieved from:

https://www.weatherzone.com.au/sa/mount-lofty-ranges/bedford-park