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I just had to post this.
I laughed myself to death when I read this piece on an upcoming warm spell...no joke, I actually died:
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EARLY HEATWAVE WARNING in force for Canberra, starting this coming Saturday, September 12.
After a lucky escape from having any 20°C days this August, Canberra's daytime temperatures are forecast to exceed 20°C for the first time this summer, and for at least 3 days in a row starting on the 12th.
The ACT Forecast as it currently stands reports that on Saturday, we are in for a 21°C day. Then on Sunday the 13th, we are in for an even "warmer" day, with a max of 23°C predicted at this stage. On Monday, they are predicting
So be warned: keep your car parked in the shade if you possibly can if you don't want to come back to a roasting hot car, and avoid overexertion, especially in the sun. The days are no longer as cool as they have been.
3 days over 20C in a spring "heatwave"? this retard needs a reality check.
"We are in for a 21C/70F day" ZOMG WE"RE GONNA DIE OMGZzz GOD HELP US OH NOESS!!!11
"BE WARNED".......You have been warned, these poor buggers are going to die on Saturday, those that survive will be finished off on Sunday with a deadly 23C/73F day.
Here are some responses from some people who are normal:
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What the? Is this a joke?
my answer would be "yes"
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Im not sure you would be roasting in a car on a 23C day.
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I may be wrong and have only lived here for 5 years but at this time of year you expect it to start warming up and 23 is barely mild let alone a heatwave, it cant come soo enough I say.
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CW what are you gonna be like when the temp gets to 35c plus soon.At least you give us a laugh
This claptrap even has cold lovers disagreeing
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I think CW hates unseasonal heat, like I do. We get enough heat from November-March in Australia, so I don't blame him. However, calling 24C a heatwave is a bit of a stretch, even for this time of year.
He may have meant just that it's unseasonal, given that September is still winter/early spring in Australia.
I doubt, though, that 73F would be uncomfortably warm for anyone unless it is also very humid with strong sun and no wind.
Rooted around the BOM web site and noticed they are calling for high pressure over the Tasman sea and a mongo sized deep low centered around 55 south and 130 east. Combined they are expected to pull some very dry air over the Capital Area. I agree it won't be all that hot and as close to the equator as Canberra is 23 (metric) shouldn't even raise eyebrows.....
...But the likelihood that all that dry air might increase fire danger is something to think about.
My car on a 23 C (74 F)
with the windows sparkling-clean and rolled up
can easily make the car hit 115+ F (46+ C) on a calm day with bright, high sun.
But I find that at worst "a pain"... not something to panic about.
I often drive with a car sun-heated to between 28-36 C;
thermometer left in the car's cabin, in a shaded area of course.
Ironically, I cannot fathom how SO MANY people can handle a Canberra winter
with the BOM only having "heating degree day" maps for 12 C (54 F) and 18 C (65 F).
*If it was rarely over 18 C inside and over 13 C outside for months, I'd be "right on the brink..."
I could see Canberra being quite habitable if most places were heated to 20-22 C like they are in Canada, however.
**Again, comfy room-temps for me are 24-28 C.
(open a bloody window if it hits 23 C and you're "hot" )
Perhaps an Aussie who can't "handle" extended 23 C should be sent to Canada.
(and hopefully, another cold-sick Canadian gets let into Oz to replace them )
Ironically, I cannot fathom how SO MANY people can handle a Canberra winter
with the BOM only having "heating degree day" maps for 12 C (54 F) and 18 C (65 F).
*If it was rarely over 18 C inside and over 13 C outside for months, I'd be "right on the brink..."
I could see Canberra being quite habitable if most places were heated to 20-22 C like they are in Canada, however.
Hmm maybe I'm misreading but what does it matter what kind of maps BOM has? I'm assuming that some gov't agency does not actually set the thermostat inside peoples homes.
Last edited by MrMarbles; 09-07-2009 at 10:56 PM..
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