Fire weather knowledge centre
Weather conditions influence the size, intensity and speed of bushfires – and how dangerous they can be. We issue fire weather warnings when conditions are likely to be dangerous, to help keep Australians safe.
Video: Understanding fire weather
Fire weather seasons
Learn about the peak seasons for bushfires across Australia.
Learn about fire weather seasons
How weather affects fires
Find out how weather influences bushfires and the impact of climate change.
Learn how weather affects fires
How fires make thunderstorms
Learn how fires create thunderstorms and how we forecast this.
Learn how fires make thunderstorms
Fire weather services
Find out about Australian fire weather warnings, fire danger ratings and the fire behaviour index.
Learn about fire weather services
Past bushfires in Australia
Learn about some of Australia's worst bushfires.
Learn about past fires
Smoke and air quality information
State and territory health and environment agencies are responsible for monitoring bushfire smoke and warning the community when the air quality exceeds safe levels.
We include information about smoke haze in forecasts when it's expected to be significant.