From the Bureau of Meteorology:

FIRE WEATHER WARNING
Issued at 3:50 am WST on Wednesday, 6 January 2010

For Wednesday
A CATASTROPHIC Fire Danger [GFDI 100+] is forecast for the Central Wheat Belt, Great Southern, South Coastal and Southeast Coastal districts.

A SEVERE Fire Danger [GFDI 50-74] is forecast for the Central West Inland, Lower West Inland and Southwest Inland subdistricts.

If you are in a CATASTROPHIC Fire Danger area:
FESA advises some fires will be unpredictable, difficult to control and move
very fast.
The safest place is to be away from a fire.
You may choose to leave for a safer place the night before or early on the day.

For further bushfire advice and information on total fire bans go to:
www.fesa.wa.gov.au

Synoptic Situation
A deep trough of low pressure will move through the Southwest Land Division with very hot and windy conditions over most parts away from the west coast.

The next warning will be issued by 4:00 pm WST Wednesday.

This warning is also available through TV and radio broadcasts; the Bureau’s
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213.