Looks like we're in for another hot week down under

[hills]

I'm sure these heatwaves are becoming more frequent! then again I might get to test my rain gauge for the first time next Tuesday

Our local forecast:

UV Alert: 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
Fire Danger: Very High (Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District)

Wednesday Fine. Sunny Min 15 Max 33
Thursday Dry. Sunny. Min 18 Max 36
Friday Dry. Sunny. Min 23 Max 39
Saturday Dry. Sunny. Min 24 Max 41
Sunday Dry. Sunny. Min 23 Max 41
Monday Dry. High cloud increasing. Min 26 Max 41
Tuesday Possible shower. Min 26 Max 34

[daj]

I love heat -- remind me why i live in a cold climate, LOL

Having said that, there is heat and then HEAT -- maybe yours is a shade warm for me

[The hooded Claw]

I'm sure these heatwaves are becoming more frequent! then again I might get to test my rain gauge for the first time next Tuesday

Our local forecast:

UV Alert: 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
Fire Danger: Very High (Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District)

Wednesday Fine. Sunny Min 15 Max 33
Thursday Dry. Sunny. Min 18 Max 36
Friday Dry. Sunny. Min 23 Max 39
Saturday Dry. Sunny. Min 24 Max 41
Sunday Dry. Sunny. Min 23 Max 41
Monday Dry. High cloud increasing. Min 26 Max 41
Tuesday Possible shower. Min 26 Max 34

Phil ................I HATE YER!!!! Go find a "Vegimite" jar of something .......... I've had 3 inches of snow today!!!! & me extremeties have gone BLUE & dropped off!!! ........( Much to the Mrs's delight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) ...........

[hills]

Haha, I wonder if we can get an exchange system going...

We'll swap you 10 degrees for an inch of snow!

[hills]

I love heat -- remind me why i live in a cold climate, LOL

Having said that, there is heat and then HEAT -- maybe yours is a shade warm for me

Head on down David! My great great grandparents emigrated here from the Scottish Highlands back in 1837.

[daj]

Head on down David! My great great grandparents emigrated here from the Scottish Highlands back in 1837.

Ah yes, sheep (aka The Highland clearances!) have a lot to answer for!

In doing my research for my family tree I found so many left for America/Canada/Australia. I am amazed there is anyone left here really

[The hooded Claw]

Head on down David! My great great grandparents emigrated here from the Scottish Highlands back in 1837.

Ah yes, sheep (aka The Highland clearances!) have a lot to answer for!

In doing my research for my family tree I found so many left for America/Canada/Australia. I am amazed there is anyone left here really

CRIPES!!!! David Now you've gone & done it ........................You mentioned SHEEP!!!!!.............Phil will be all Quiverin now

Or is that NZ (where MEN ARE MEN & Sheep are Worried)...................

I think I'll just hide under me desk now ..............Especially if Super T see this post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hills]

Yeah, that's NZ. The only thing we're that passionate about is Beer!

EDIT: Oh and real footy of course - Aussie rules football that is.

[Super-T]

When the Ockers come to NZ we have to lock up the sheep to avoid them getting molested
That sounds wrong....maybe it's the sheep molesting the Ockers.
Whatever.

[hills]

I would respond, but my brother in law is a Kiwi and might beat me up.

Choice bro eh!

[akasonny]

Wait until summer for us and I'll bet we can rival your temps with ease ... Right now 22.2 is our daytime high in the dead of winter....not so bad, eh?

I'm sure these heatwaves are becoming more frequent! then again I might get to test my rain gauge for the first time next Tuesday

Our local forecast:

UV Alert: 9:20 am to 5:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
Fire Danger: Very High (Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District)

Wednesday Fine. Sunny Min 15 Max 33
Thursday Dry. Sunny. Min 18 Max 36
Friday Dry. Sunny. Min 23 Max 39
Saturday Dry. Sunny. Min 24 Max 41
Sunday Dry. Sunny. Min 23 Max 41
Monday Dry. High cloud increasing. Min 26 Max 41
Tuesday Possible shower. Min 26 Max 34

[hills]

Very nice!!

Its not so much that this is an extreme heatwave, last year we had 13 days above 35 in a row, 7 of which were above 40 in a row peaking at 46 (I think that's correct, I didn't have a weather station then ) which resulted in the catastrophic bushfires in Victoria. What I find curious is that we're getting more heatwaves each year and last year we had one in Novemeber for the first time ever. (BTW a heatwave here is defined as 5 days above 35 or 3 days above 40)

I know there's debate about whether global warming exists, but we certainly seem to be breaking a lot of records lately on both sides of the globe. This is the main reason I got my weather station and have taken such an interest in the weather.

[akasonny]

It seems that some places are much warmer than normal and others not. As example, our midwest area is receiving the worst winter cold and snow (from Canada) in over 10 years...with wind-chills down to -43C and even a bit below.

It'd take someone better acquainted with the weather than me to hazard a guess as to what's going on. Frankly, I've never believed in this global warming stuff...I think the planet goes through these changes regularly in the scheme of things but who knows? If it becomes an ICE AGE, I'll consider moving to New Zealand

Very nice!!

Its not so much that this is an extreme heatwave, last year we had 13 days above 35 in a row, 7 of which were above 40 in a row peaking at 46 (I think that's correct, I didn't have a weather station then ) which resulted in the catastrophic bushfires in Victoria. What I find curious is that we're getting more heatwaves each year and last year we had one in Novemeber for the first time ever. (BTW a heatwave here is defined as 5 days above 35 or 3 days above 40)

I know there's debate about whether global warming exists, but we certainly seem to be breaking a lot of records lately on both sides of the globe. This is the main reason I got my weather station and have taken such an interest in the weather.

[hills]

yeah, I'm still undecided too, but as someone once said - If there was no such thing as global warming we'd still be in an ice age.

Regardless of my beliefs I've still decided to err on the side of caution and start doing things to reduce my carbon foot print, just in case.

[Super-T]

fyi
This fellow is Co-Founder of "The Weather Channel" -- he understands this subject

http://www.kusi.com/home/78477082.html?video=pop&t=a