I'm Hot!

[Rove]

So to all my Soapchat friends in the northern hemisphere enjoying hot chocolate in front of a fire spare a thought for those of us downunder. Since Christmas we've had repetitive days exceeding over 35°C (95°F). Just yesterday it nudged 39.2°C (102.56°F). That's everyday folks. And only today did we finally have some cloud cover. Overnight temperatures have not dropped below 20°C (68°F). Next week is going to be a repeat judging by the forecast.

Cannot imagine what my energy bill is going to be like next time. Have a great 2019 everyone!​

 

[Daniel Avery]

It's not 102 (heaven forbid), but it was 85 yesterday where I live in Florida, which is about eight degrees above normal. So I feel ya. The only ice around here is in our drinks. I'm not complaining though--it's not "unpleasantly" hot until it hits 90 or so.

 

[Richard Channing]

So to all my Soapchat friends in the northern hemisphere enjoying hot chocolate in front of a fire spare a thought for those of us downunder. Since Christmas we've had repetitive days exceeding over 35°C (95°F). Just yesterday it nudged 39.2°C (102.56°F). That's everyday folks. And only today did we finally have some cloud cover. Overnight temperatures have not dropped below 20°C (68°F). Next week is going to be a repeat judging by the forecast.

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Cannot imagine what my energy bill is going to be like next time. Have a great 2019 everyone!​

How are you doing? Surviving? I hear it's not letting up. I'd still swap it for winter in Ireland any day though!

 

[Rove]

How are you doing? Surviving? I hear it's not letting up.

The heatwave is relentless. Yesterday was the big one. At 6pm last night (Friday) the mercury hit 41.2°C (106.16°F). But, spare a thought for my mates in Tarcoola, South Australia. Yesterday it hit an eye watering 49.1°C (120.38°F). We have a small reprieve today before the temperature gauge begins its slow creep again next week.