• Australia Is Warming Up To Summer.
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[quote] [quote] [IMG]http://payload87.cargocollective.com/1/0/128/4049822/01-nasa-sun-02_905.jpg[/IMG] ============================================================ Pic related: The Sun [/quote] [B]UPDATE: MELBURNIANS have been warned to brace for near-record temperatures as a total fire ban is declared in the north and west of the state.[/B] A top of 38C is forecast in Melbourne, and a scorching high of 44C in Mildura. The temperature in Melbourne was 35.2C at 12.30pm, while 36.8C was recorded in Laverton. The mercury is forecast to rise quickly with the high set to roll in between 3pm and 5pm. A sizzling 42.6C was recorded in Mildura at 11.30am, 39.8C in Horsham, 36.8C in Warrnambool and 34.2C in Bendigo. "We are expecting some patchy high cloud to come across in the late afternoon. If there are enough breaks in it, our potential temperature could be 40C (in the metropolitan area)," weather bureau senior forecaster Dean Stewart said. A top of 40C today would be one degree shy of the November record set in 1894. The CFA is bracing for bushfires in the Wimmera and Mallee. The CFA warned farmers to be vigilant as the mix of high temperatures and relatively low humidity meant that once a fire starts it could develop quickly. The sun rises over Port Phillip Bay, Altona this morning. Picture: Nicole Garmston Workers will be told to down their tools in the heat, with union CFMEU stating they will stop work and leave their site when the temperature hits 35C. A hot and sticky night is also expected. Mr Stewart said a forecast change would not arrive until the early hours of tomorrow, so the temperature would remain in the 30s until then. "It will only be a relatively weak change in that it's going to increase the humidity," he said. Kliment Taseski plays soccer with his mates Steven Topalovic and Eli Babalj. Picture: Ian Currie "The temperature will fall to about 23C in the morning following the change." Ambulance Victoria urged people to take steps to avoid heat-related illness during the heatwave. Acting group manager Brett Drummond encouraged people to stay out of the sun during the afternoon, take frequent breaks and keep hydrated. "We also encourage people to make regular checks on friends and neighbours, especially the young, those aged over 65 and those with medical conditions and illnesses, just to ensure that they're coping," Mr Drummond said. Gemma Pryor, Elisa Pigatto and Chelsea Salthouse enjoy a splash. Picture: Alex Coppel "If you do find someone suffering heat-related distress, call an ambulance immediately." Sports Medicine Australia has warned exercising or playing sport in hot or humid conditions can lead to dehydration, heat illness and heat stroke. Sports physician Dr David Bolzonello said heat injuries could be avoided by staying hydrated, scheduling activity before the hottest part of the day, taking regular rest breaks in the shade and wearing light-coloured light and loose-fitting clothing. “Those exercising need to know what can contribute to heat illness, such as high air temperature, heavy clothing, high humidity, lack of fitness and high exercise intensity. They should also know the symptoms of heat illness – light-headedness, nausea, headache, confusion, not sweating, and aggressive or irrational behaviour,” Dr Bolzonello said. ============================================================ Source: [URL]http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/temperatures-could-hit-40-degrees-in-melbourne/story-e6frg6n6-1226526084469[/URL] [/quote] Just reached 43C (109.4 F) in Wilcannia. Temperature Forecasts: [URL]http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/weather-charts/forecast_temperature[/URL] Celsius to Fahrenheit. F = 1.8(C) + 32
Thats brutal.
I don't like Australia. I don't hate Australians, just the country. And I dunno why.
I'm in Melbourne and it's 38c, I'm dying.
[quote]A hot and sticky night is also expected.[/quote] same here, except it's winter.
yeah fuck australian summer
How hot does it usually get in Australia in summer?
[QUOTE=OvB;38632856]How hot does it usually get in Australia in summer?[/QUOTE] hot
Most I've ever experienced was 35 C
It isn't even into the bad part of summer and I'm contemplating going to my fridge and rubbing ice cubes on my face and body and spending my days in a bathtub filled with cold water.
Great, well I guess I'm going to sit here and scream for three months if that heat comes any further north because this summer going to be fucking unbearable.
[QUOTE=OvB;38632856]How hot does it usually get in Australia in summer?[/QUOTE] These are usually mid-summer temperatures.. The averages are a lot lower: [URL]http://www.travelaust.com.au/climate.html[/URL] So I hope they don't increase (drastically).. :/ [quote][IMG]http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/ahead/maps/max.national.hrweb.gif?20121121[/IMG][/quote] [quote][IMG]http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/climatology/temperature/percentile/maximum/50/p50-December-February.png[/IMG][/quote]
Regularly gets to 40C here in AZ during the summer. I feel sorry for you guys right now, it's 21C right now. (I think I did those conversions right.)
I wasn't ready for this heat, I still need to clean the pool! What a waste of a day. I hope we get some real heat this Summer though, last 2 years were absolute shit.
It's actually not that bad. Stay in the shade and it's like you're in a warm bath.
Meanwhile in Sweden I had to walk through snow mixed rain while the winds were blowing non stop. I thought I froze my dick off when I got home. And it didn't even get below 0 C. [editline]29th November 2012[/editline] oh there's snow outside now.
what is it like living in Australia all your life being bombarded with culture from the northern hemisphere that depicts December with snow?
[QUOTE=kragmars102;38632787]I'm in Melbourne and it's 38c, I'm dying.[/QUOTE] Ditto (and I'm from Scotland which makes this slightly worse on me). I'm in the Laverton area, actually, so the temperatures it's hit here are up in that article. I was up until 4AM in the morning, and just before going to bed I decided to check the hourly temperature on my phone and it was at its minimum then... at 4AM! It did nothing but climb after that (even though the sun wasn't even fucking up yet).
It reached 51c here in Ontario last summer, and 38 is actually quite a common temperature in the peak of summer :v: I thought Australia was like the pits of hell in summer
[QUOTE=meppers;38633141]what is it like living in Australia all your life being bombarded with culture from the northern hemisphere that depicts December with snow?[/QUOTE] It's pretty awesome, we don't really mind. We have Roast meals or a BBQ on Christmas day, followed by lengthy swims, sometimes even go to the beach.. Sounds better than being stuck inside whilst freezing ones mammary glands off..
[QUOTE=Spot of Tea;38633187]It reached 51c here in Ontario last summer, and 38 is actually quite a common temperature in the peak of summer :v: I thought Australia was like the pits of hell in summer[/QUOTE] 51 degrees Celsius is fucking hotter than Death Valley, there's no way that happened in [I]Ontario.[/I]
[QUOTE=Spot of Tea;38633187]It reached 51c here in Ontario last summer, and 38 is actually quite a common temperature in the peak of summer :v: I thought Australia was like the pits of hell in summer[/QUOTE] It can get to the point where train tracks and power lines start melting, which actually happened a few years back. The latter is much, much worse than the former.
[QUOTE=meppers;38633141]what is it like living in Australia all your life being bombarded with culture from the northern hemisphere that depicts December with snow?[/QUOTE] Slightly weird. Christmas itself is still treated like it's in winter, but when celebrations are actually made it's all summer. Except with winter themed decorations.
stop being weird australia everywhere else is winter
[QUOTE=Spot of Tea;38633187]It reached 51c here in Ontario last summer, and 38 is actually quite a common temperature in the peak of summer :v: I thought Australia was like the pits of hell in summer[/QUOTE] This isn't really the peak though It's only started warming up recently It got to 47c here once
[QUOTE=AshMan55;38633267]This isn't really the peak though It's only started warming up recently It got to 47c here once[/QUOTE] Oh god, don't remind me. If it's 38 today, I don't even want to fucking think about how hot January is going to be.
Ugh no joke. I live in Seaford (south of Adelaide), and the ONE time I have to go to work with my dad it is 40 degrees. Keep in mind that he is an electrician so the inside of a roof can reach 60 degrees easily, and don't get me started on metal roofs. AND we have a storm later.
It's storming in Perth, I want it to heat up!
[QUOTE=samuel2213;38633334]Ugh no joke. I live in Seaford (south of Adelaide), and the ONE time I have to go to work with my dad it is 40 degrees. Keep in mind that he is an electrician so the inside of a roof can reach 60 degrees easily, and don't get me started on metal roofs.[/QUOTE] And that is why I'm sitting in an air-conditioned house in Eden Hills right now. It's not too bad in Adelaide right now
[QUOTE=meppers;38633141]what is it like living in Australia all your life being bombarded with culture from the northern hemisphere that depicts December with snow?[/QUOTE] God is merciful to us by making Christmas and Boxing Day nice and cool, while every other day he tries to kill us.
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