Heat Wave

This morning I was driving to my mechanic to have my car serviced and I drove past the local High School with it's temperature gauge. 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit to those from the US). It was 10.45 am.
The weather reports are all saying that over this weekend it may reach up to 46 degrees (113 Fahrenheit) in some areas, including where I live.

This weather is just so incredibly dangerous with consequences like bush fires, animal and pet death, people getting heatstroke, being hospitalised or even passing away. I received an hideously bad sunburn two weeks ago from not applying enough sunscreen and falling asleep at the beach, and that day was only around 26 degrees. I am not taking any chances this weekend so I will probably try and find a nice cool spot inside. Definitely not going to the beach. I've also just come back from camping at Patonga, up the Central Coast in NSW, for four days. So you can imagine how glad I am to be back before this heatwave has set in.

For all of you in the South-East Coast of Australia, and actually all of Australia, please remember to be mindful of the heat. Don't forget about those around you who may suffer from it more than yourself, such as pets, children and the elderly community.



Update: It's now 3pm and it's 37 degrees!

Everyone is a little hot and slow today, including Dutchess.