Generally, rain comes with thunderstorms, along with lightning strikes.

34 - 36C forecast in the next few days and currently only 10% precipitation, 50% humidity. Wind gusts to 33MPH.

Not looking good.

Picture courtesy of Wendy Owens : Near Robertson Bridge on the Rogue River.

having lived in a bushfire area for a long time i have seen that picture several times, once with the fire passing right past our house.

only being diverted by our own fire fighting sprinkler system.

amazing i was never worried as the fire approached as i had full trust the system we built and installed would not stop a fire but make it go around our home, which it did.

money very well spent.

Today's Fire Map..........

Fires in Greece also.

Warning this story is horrendous - https://www.9news.com.au/world/2018/07/24/10/09/athens-greece-wildfires-multiple-dead-hospitalised

seems a basic element like fire or water can bring man kind to his knees. for all our advances we cannot control nature.