We thought Melbourne had missed out on its summer this year. While we were complaining that the warm weather had passed us by, it snuck up from behind with a vengeance. Today's forecast is for 44 degrees and last night it didn't drop below 30 degrees.
Last night also saw storms come through the state with lightning igniting several fires and one person being struck by a bolt of lightning, fortunately surviving.
Yesterday's news reported 250 fires around the state and without any fatalities so far. Several years back we had bush fires that equaled or possibly surpassed any in history for life and property lost. Since then the Government with the Media are more vigilant with their fire plans and getting information to the public.
Let's hope we get through this heat wave with a minimum of drama.
No drama would be wonderful Leon! Hope more civilized temperatures will arrive very soon.
ReplyDeleteNadege,
DeleteI have to admit that the temps have not bothered me too much and riding at 6.00 am can't be too much different as riding along Manhattan Beach in your summer in the morning. Just as beautiful if my memory serves me well.
That is not easy to be in such heat – we also have much heat in the Southern States in our summer. I hope it will soon be cooler for you.
ReplyDeleteVagabonde,
DeleteI think there may similarities between the southern USA to Victoria.
Melbourne has a reputation for having 4 seasons in one day. Maybe that's where Vivaldi had the inspiration. Maybe NOT!
Hang in there, and make sure to drink plenty of water. For once I'm glad to live in the northern hemisphere. Hope your temperatures will drop to their regular level soon. Take care! Martine
ReplyDeleteWhile we're busy grumbling about it being grey and miserable, there you are in an amazing heatwave.
ReplyDeleteI hope it passes soon and causes no trouble.