Stay cool folks

[sewgood]

20 minutes ago, Docker123 said:

For an interesting report on the heat and it’s impacts: https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/roads-melt-as-heatwave-escalates-across-parts-of-australia/news-story/ea23d38d583ccafa24c6a42b9574b06f

 

I didn't even think of the impact of the heat in regards to cars overheating.

I heard on the news this morning that they are concerned about rail lines buckerling.

I hope everybody from country areas can get to the city for their cruises.

I can't imagine being out west in 47 degrees temperatures. I hope I never have to find out what those temperatures feel like.

A NZ cruise at this time is looking pretty good.

[GUT2407]

1 hour ago, sewgood said:

Oh no there goes my plan for buying a summer house in Tassie to escape the heat.

I’ve thought about doing that a few times, but it can get real hot down there too.

 

Edited January 18, 2019 by GUT2407

[Aus Traveller]

We live in Brisbane, but in an area where we nearly always have a breeze. We don't have air-con. A couple of months ago we bought the best fan we have ever had. It is fantastic. It is a Vornado brand with a DC motor. We run it all night and it is SILENT!🙂 We have a very large bedroom and use the "medium" Vornado, the one on a stand. With the setting about half-way, we have a breeze all night. If we had it on full, it would be too strong. If the fan is on its maximum setting, therfe would be some noise from the airflow, but not from the motor. I recommended these fans to a couple of family members. They bought them and are as happy with them as we are.

 

I hope I haven't gone into goo much detail, but we can both recommend these fans.

[GUT2407]

3 minutes ago, sewgood said:

 

I didn't even think of the impact of the heat in regards to cars overheating.

I heard on the news this morning that they are concerned about rail lines buckerling.

I hope everybody from country areas can get to the city for their cruises.

I can't imagine being out west in 47 degrees temperatures. I hope I never have to find out what those temperatures feel like.

A NZ cruise at this time is looking pretty good.

I’m instantly surprised they can’t get over the buckled tracks, after all it’s not unusual to be hot in summer.

[MicCanberra]

29 minutes ago, sewgood said:

I'll be happy with 34 after days of above 40 degrees temperature.

That explains the faint flashes in the sky in the direction of Canberra.

Huge lightning storms last night, especially north ACT.

[MicCanberra]

21 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said:

We live in Brisbane, but in an area where we nearly always have a breeze. We don't have air-con. A couple of months ago we bought the best fan we have ever had. It is fantastic. It is a Vornado brand with a DC motor. We run it all night and it is SILENT!🙂 We have a very large bedroom and use the "medium" Vornado, the one on a stand. With the setting about half-way, we have a breeze all night. If we had it on full, it would be too strong. If the fan is on its maximum setting, therfe would be some noise from the airflow, but not from the motor. I recommended these fans to a couple of family members. They bought them and are as happy with them as we are.

 

I hope I haven't gone into goo much detail, but we can both recommend these fans.

sounds like a good model.

[Toryhere]

It was odd being in the Caribbean last week and hearing how hot it was back in Australia. but since we got back on Wednesday the weather here in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney has been very much the same as it was when we were on the yacht, with wonderful cool sea breezes making things very pleasant.

 

[MicCanberra]

Rub it in, wish we could get a cool breeze here.

[NSWP]

34 yesterday, 24 today here in Batemans Bay. Lubbly Jubbly.  Red wine weather almost.🍷

[sewgood]

5 minutes ago, NSWP said:

34 yesterday, 24 today here in Batemans Bay. Lubbly Jubbly.  Red wine weather almost.🍷

Lovely temperature for you down at the Bay.

Enjoy the sea beeze and the wine.

[MicCanberra]

Going for a top of 34 today, currently 28 an overnight low of 22 at 6.30am

[MicCanberra]

almost beer o'clock.

[Docker123]

Lovely day here is Williamstown low 20s, sunny skies, gentle breeze. A little humid, but You can’t have everything.

[OzKiwiJJ]

Yesterday was the worst we've had this summer, mainly because it didn't cool off in the afternoon/evening as it has on other hot days. It was still 30C at our place at midnight.

 

Luckily it's cooler today so we'll be able to get the house cooled down before the next lot of hot days hitt.

[possum52]

2 hours ago, Docker123 said:

Lovely day here is Williamstown low 20s, sunny skies, gentle breeze. A little humid, but You can’t have everything.

 Similar conditions here in Carrum too Docker123. The humidity has been horrible and there is very little sea breeze. Our house is just today cooling down. Hope the humidity has gone before the next heat wave.

 

Leigh

[MicCanberra]

35 again here. 

[Elorac123]

High 30s on the sunny coast for weeks.

 

Don’t think I will notice much difference in New Guinea in a couple of weeks except it could be rainy,,,,yeah

Cheers Carole

[MicCanberra]

Another 36 degree day here, still 34 here and the forecast is for similar all week.

[Docker123]

On ABC TV tomorrow night, Back Roads visit Marble Bar.

 

It is rather a warm spot, just had around 30 days over 40. In old money, it once had 160 consecutive days over 100.

 

But it is dry heat.

 

[MicCanberra]

Yeah, at least it is a dry heat. You can get tee shirts that say that, with a picture of a skeleton.

[NSWP]

Going to be a 'Barry Crocker' of a week, big temps just about everywhere.

[MicCanberra]

1 hour ago, NSWP said:

Going to be a 'Barry Crocker' of a week, big temps just about everywhere.

yep, going to the movies tonight for some reprieve.

[NSWP]

A balmy 26C in the Bay today, nice southerly breeze.  I just got back from Meals on Wheels packing duties, twas nice in the walk in freezer.

[GUT2407]

35 and very muggy here.

 

a big storm brewing I suspect.

[MicCanberra]

Just had a massive storm, high winds, 14 mm rain in 15 minutes, hail and dropped the temp down 15 degrees, although now the temps are climbing again and it is steamy.