Thanks for your well wishes KJ. The extreme weather conditions should ease today as a cool change brings relief and maybe a shower or two on KI tonight.

Tony Bev · Guru

What's the weather like where you are?

kiwijims · Guru

Tony Bev wrote:
Bunbury WA
Just starting to warm up enough, to discard my trousers, and wear my shorts

Should hit 28/29ºC in the next two days, and then go down to around 20ºC for a while, fine and sunny weather predicted

It was a wee bit warmer than that here in Perth on Friday Tony,

The mercury hit a top of 35.9 degrees in Perth on Friday afternoon, which is nine above average and its hottest day since March.

Gave the air con a good workout, I can tell you !!

K.J.

Tony Bev · Guru

kiwijims wrote:
Tony Bev wrote:
Bunbury WA
Just starting to warm up enough, to discard my trousers, and wear my shorts

Should hit 28/29ºC in the next two days, and then go down to around 20ºC for a while, fine and sunny weather predicted
It was a wee bit warmer than that here in Perth on Friday Tony,
The mercury hit a top of 35.9 degrees in Perth on Friday afternoon, which is nine above average and its hottest day since March.
Gave the air con a good workout, I can tell you !!
K.J.

Bunbury has always been a bit cooler than Perth, KJ

Perhaps because Perth is surrounded by hills

It was warm here yesterday (Friday), but we did not start the aircon

I do know from experience that in the old money, 100ºF in Perth, always seemed hotter than Bunbury at 100ºF

Perth today will be 27ºC while Bunbury will be 25ºC according to BOM, and we are only about 200 kilometres apart

Do you live anywhere near 4 Harvest Terrace, West Perth, by any chance, KJ

biggrin biggrin I have read a report, (unconfirmed of course), that there is always a lot of hot air, in that area biggrin biggrin

kiwijims · Guru

Tony Bev wrote:
kiwijims wrote:
Tony Bev wrote:
Bunbury WA
Just starting to warm up enough, to discard my trousers, and wear my shorts

Should hit 28/29ºC in the next two days, and then go down to around 20ºC for a while, fine and sunny weather predicted
It was a wee bit warmer than that here in Perth on Friday Tony,
The mercury hit a top of 35.9 degrees in Perth on Friday afternoon, which is nine above average and its hottest day since March.
Gave the air con a good workout, I can tell you !!
K.J.
Bunbury has always been a bit cooler than Perth, KJ
Perhaps because Perth is surrounded by hills
It was warm here yesterday (Friday), but we did not start the aircon
I do know from experience that in the old money, 100ºF in Perth, always seemed hotter than Bunbury at 100ºF
Perth today will be 27ºC while Bunbury will be 25ºC according to BOM, and we are only about 200 kilometres apart
Do you live anywhere near 4 Harvest Terrace, West Perth, by any chance, KJ
I have read a report, (unconfirmed of course), that there is always a lot of hot air, in that area

Had to Google what was at Harvest Terrace, Now I know why it's rather warm at that address.

Thank God we live South of the river, where the Air is nice and clean, although not that way at present,

Smoke from the fires down South has given us a heavy smog and with high humidity, a very unpleasant day.

K.J.

RosieW · Guru

We got 15mm of rain today at the house! Hoping it hit right across the station!

Plain Truth · Guru

After a lousy wet day,we are rewarded with a lovely Sunset

Kaid · Guru

Perfect here at Greens Lake

matildatraveller · Guru

As I have told Doug today it is rather cold, wet and windy on Kangaroo Island at the moment as the unseasonal weather keeps bringing up the cooler air from Antarctica so I passed on a joke I heard to wile away the hours until the sunshine returns....So here it is......

'One day three men of GOD decide to go out fishing in a boat. The first was a Methodist Pastor, the second a Church of England Minister and the third was a Catholic Priest. Before long the first decided to stretch his legs, so he stepped out of the boat and walked a few steps, then sat back inside the boat again. The second thought to himself, 'If a Methodist Pastor can walk on water , then so can I.' He too stepped out of the boat, walked up and down the length of it then returned back to his seat inside the boat.

The Catholic Priest, not wanting to be outdone by them stepped out of the boat thinking he too could walk on water. However to the Catholic Priest's surprise he sank straight down to the bottom of the bay. Seeing this the Methodist Pastor turned to the Church of England Minister and said, "do you think we should have told him that the sandbar is on our side of the boat???" Ha! Ha! Ha!

Cheers Gwynnie

kiwijims · Guru

I wouldn't like to be crossing the Nullarbor this week, it's going to be rather warm,

the mercury is tipped to reach 43 degrees at Ceduna and 42 degrees at Nullarbor in the state's west. These forecasts are a whopping 16 and 15 degrees above average for this time of year, respectively.

Keep cool People, drink plenty ( water ) travel when it's cooler.

K.J.

matildatraveller · Guru

Hello everyone,

We have gone from cold & wet to 'bloody hot & windy' here on Kangaroo Island. The CFS are extremely busy as we speak helping farmers fight bushfires directly in the path of their properties threatening farmhouses, land & livestock alike.

Friends of mine have just sent through some photos of the bushfires blazing in their back paddocks so we are all banning together. There are 'all hands on deck' saving their sheep as the winds pick up and feed the fire front which will hopefully be stopped in time to rescue all~~. Gwynnie

6-12-2018 Bushfire strikes Kangaroo Island (2).jpg

6-12-2018 Bushfire strikes Kangaroo Island (1).jpg

-- Edited by matildatraveller on Thursday 6th of December 2018 04:05:24 PM

kiwijims · Guru

Goodluck to you Gwynne, with that wind behind the fire, you're sure going to need it.

K.J.

kiwijims · Guru

This warning has just appeared on the news....

The Country Fire Service (CFS) has downgraded an emergency warning for an out-of-control bushfire on South Australia's Kangaroo Island.

Smoke billowing over farmland

The Kangaroo Island fire is burning at Gosse, near Mount Taylor Road, about 23 kilometres south-west of Parndana.

The fire is moving in a southerly direction towards South Coast Road near Harriet and Stockdale roads in Vivonne Bay.

It has burned through about 600 hectares of land, including a blue gum plantation, and is generating lots of smoke.

Seven fire trucks are fighting the fire and more crews are on the way from Adelaide.

The C.F.S said there was one large fire and two smaller fires.

"About 40 firefighters are currently working on the fire ground, along with four fire bomber aircraft,

K.J.

matildatraveller · Guru

Thanks for your well wishes KJ. The extreme weather conditions should ease today as a cool change brings relief and maybe a shower or two on KI tonight.

This report posted about 7 hours ago - Fire crews brace for more severe heat as they continue to battle bushfire on Kangaroo Island

The CFS said about 40 local firefighters were still working on the fireground and were being supported by 10 additional fire trucks and 55 firefighters from the mainland. "One hundred firefighters [were] on the ground and we saw some pretty intense fire yesterday as the fire ran through a combination of scrub, grassland and some reasonably old plantation timber," Mr Austin said.

Gwynnie

Radar · Guru

Stay safe down under.

This whats happening here in Innsbruck Austria, the snow started falling about 5pm and then someone checked out the window at midnight and took this photo.

This morning it is still falling.

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

Thanks for a lovely reminder of a white Christmas, Radar. We had one in Ottawa six years ago - it's a completely different life (& a bit chilly)with the bright, sunny days being the coldest. Be careful of black ice!

And it hides the sexes - all look the same from the rear (& front in severe weather) with everyone wearing the same (warm boots, heavy clothing)!

It's a bit different here in Townsville - warm & humid as we prepare to "meet" TC Owen - that came & went, gave us some wonderful rain before heading into the Gulf of Carpentaria & coming back again much stronger than before.

Radar · Guru

Innsbruck Austria.

-- 4 deg, beautiful and clear, great walking around.

Enjoy. Ralph.

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

All good thanks Radar.

The cyclone lost strength & is now a glorious rain bearing depression. 96mm of rain yesterday, last night & is still raining. It is now heading southwards but flood warnings are increasing. Over 600mm in the Ingham area yesterday cutting the Bruce Highway both north & south.

Just heard of people who were "sight seeing" & ignored the warnings & having to be rescued from the top of their car. They saw the sights alright - a 3m crocodile swimming past the car!!

matildatraveller · Guru

Hi Warren-Pat_01, great to hear your are out and about and enjoying yourselves and trust you are safe there in Townsville from all the weather from what remains of Cyclone Owen.

Hey Radar, Lovely photos of the snow and the beautiful old architecture , I was in Helsinki a few years ago on my way to Norway to climb the Jolsenbreene Glacier and can appreciate the photos. biggrin biggrin biggrin

Hi kiwijims , just an update on the fires on Kangaroo Island....There has been a wet & cold extreme weather front hit here over the past three (3) days so all fires are out! The sheep (that were not heat & fire affected) are now wet and miserable in the drenched paddocks. The grain feed that was under threat of being burnt is now too wet to harvest. All farm machinery are now getting bogged down in muddy paddocks! That is weather for you, all we need is a cyclone to complete the picture. Queensland had high temperatures & fires first, then rain and flooding, came next more floods as tropical cyclone Owen turn into a rain depression, I guess another flooding is on the cards. Take care everyone Gwynnie

A very Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

matildatraveller · Guru

Hi everyone, hold onto your hats my family in both Mackay are preparing for the worst as they wait for the likelihood that ex-cyclone Owen reforming as it heads for south of Townsville today.....Halifax seems to be copping over 600 millimetres, see latest mapping forecast below. Gwynnie

16-12-2018 Tropical Cyclone Owen update.jpg

Warren-Pat_01 · Guru

G'day Gwynnie,

Owen turned out to be the best type of cyclone giving all in the area some nice steady rain (in Townsville, we got 211mm); the Ingham area got a "bit more".

The only people who got into trouble (one drowning, two had "croc watchers") were those who ignored the warnings -

1. If it's flooded, forget it (attempting to drive through causeways, etc!

2. Stay out of flood waters & read the signs! But young fellows are invincible, especially with some booze & mates present! Was sad for the family.

Radar · Guru

Our morning here in Innsbruck Austria.

Snow has been falling since midnight giving the valley here a good coating of snow after the rain a couple days ago washed and melted th snow, up another 400 metres and above they have been getting regular snow falls?

As I write the snowing has turned to rain which will melt this snow down in the valley, yak the mess it leaves.

After breakfast we need to clear the drive best done before the snow packs down.

Enjoy. Ralph.

matildatraveller · Guru

Howdy Warren,

Great to hear from you again, it has been a while. The family said it was just as well it passed them by and the rain fell right where it was needed- Inland, everyone happy so I was told..... The weather here on KI is perfect averaging 25 degrees and sunny. Radar seems to be enjoying the cold and snowy conditions. beautiful photos so crisp and clear- beautiful Radar..... Have a great New Year's eve and stay inside safe and sound. Gwynnie

JayDee · Guru

Shepparton.

Visiting family in Victoria. One son at Shepparton and another at Woodend.

Just finished playing 18 holes of golf. But I must say it was very good driving around in a electric kart.

But up to 39 degrees this afternoon.

Going to be a scorcher tomorrow, with forecast being bloody 45 degrees.

Off to the pool, to keep cool.

Jay&Dee

Forecast for the rest of Thursday for Shepparton

Summary: Max 39; Hot and sunny.; Chance of any rain: 0%

Hot and sunny. Light winds.

Fire Danger - Very High

Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon	Location	Min	Max
	Bendigo		37
	Shepparton		39
	Echuca		39
	Kyabram		39
	Tatura		37
	Redesdale		36
	Cobram		40
	Yarrawonga		40

Friday 4 January Max 45.degrees.

Summary: Min 23; Max 45; Very hot and sunny.; Chance of any rain: 5%

Very hot and sunny. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 20 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.

Sun protection recommended from 8:50 am to 5:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 14 [Extreme]

Radar · Guru

Innsbruck Austria.

280 mm of snow in 10 hours

We are enjoying. Ralph

-- Edited by Radar on Saturday 5th of January 2019 10:00:09 PM

-- Edited by Radar on Saturday 5th of January 2019 10:00:50 PM

JayDee · Guru

JayDee wrote:

Shepparton.
Visiting family in Victoria. One son at Shepparton and another at Woodend.
Just finished playing 18 holes of golf. But I must say it was very good driving around in a electric kart.
But up to 39 degrees this afternoon.
Going to be a scorcher tomorrow, with forecast being bloody 45 degrees.
Off to the pool, to keep cool.

Jay&Dee
Forecast for the rest of Thursday for Shepparton
Summary
Max 39
Hot and sunny.
Chance of any rain: 0%
Hot and sunny. Light winds.
Fire Danger - Very High
Sun protection recommended from 9:00 am to 5:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
7 day Town Forecasts
Precis Icon Location Min Max
Bendigo 37
Shepparton 39
Echuca 39
Kyabram 39
Tatura 37
Redesdale 36
Cobram 40
Yarrawonga 40

Friday 4 January Max 45.degrees.
Summary
Min 23
Max 45
Very hot and sunny.
Chance of any rain: 5%
Very hot and sunny. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 20 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening.
Sun protection recommended from 8:50 am to 5:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 14 [Extreme]

We are now down with our other son in Woodend Vic.

Today was a low 10 and a max. 20

Tomorrow.... Friday......Woodend

will be a low of 9 and a max of 31.

Now that is what I call Climate change.

Whilst Friday back home in Brisbane

Low 22 and max 29

Toeknee and Cheza · Member

barossa valley friggin hot 39degrees
to hot for wine
never to hot for beer

Relax-n · Guru

Andrews Farm, now 23deg. (SA)

The sky has been falling for a little while now, just enough to make all the dust form a layer of yuck on everything. also humid.

I am now going outside to see if I can count the drops before they evaporate..........

It is a pleasant change from the 42 and 44s we have been having.

Stay cool everybody

UPDATE.......

I have now lost count of the drops and believe this is what they call RAIN. Dont know how long its here for, but hopefully a while

-- Edited by Relax-n on Friday 18th of January 2019 02:16:39 PM

Baggy Bums · Veteran Member

Weve just broken records here in Canberra for the most days over 40C. At least its mainly a dry heat.

Bobdown · Guru

Bridgetown Weather, WA

matildatraveller · Guru

RE: What's the weather like where you are?

Thanks for your well wishes KJ. The extreme weather conditions should ease today as a cool change brings relief and maybe a shower or two on KI tonight.

This report posted about 7 hours ago - Fire crews brace for more severe heat as they continue to battle bushfire on Kangaroo Island

Forecast for the rest of Thursday for Shepparton

7 day Town Forecasts

Friday 4 January Max 45.degrees.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday for Shepparton

7 day Town Forecasts

Friday 4 January Max 45.degrees.

Bridgetown Forecast

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