Adelaide Heatwave

[AussieMark]

Adelaide in South Australia has been in a heatwave for the last 15 days now which is extreme even by their standards. This is the most days in a row any capital city has ever had of at least 35C (95F) in Australia. I would also say 13 days in a row of 38C (100F) is nothing to sneeze at either.

March 03: 35.4°C (96°F)
March 04: 35.7°C (96°F)
March 05: 37.9°C (100°F)
March 06: 38.5°C (101°F)
March 07: 39.0°C (102°F)
March 08: 39.8°C (104°F)
March 09: 40.2°C (104°F)
March 10: 40.0°C (104°F)
March 11: 38.4°C (101°F)
March 12: 39.2°C (103°F)
March 13: 39.7°C (103°F)
March 14: 38.6°C (101°F)
March 15: 38.3°C (101°F)
March 16: 39.9°C (104°F)
March 17: 40.5°C (105°F) **Todays temp so far**

[AussieMark]

Homeless hit hard by heatwave - Mission Australia

ADELAIDE'S record breaking heatwave has taken a heavy toll on the homeless, with many suffering heatstroke, dehydration and other physical and emotional distress, community service group Mission Australia says.

Adelaide today will swelter through its 15th day over 35 degrees Celsius, the longest heatwave ever recorded by an Australian capital city.

While the hot spell had been difficult for everyone, Mission Australia state director Mark Herselman said the homeless had been particularly hard hit.

"This heatwave is having a massive impact on those who are homeless," Mr Herselman said.

"Apart from all the usual issues related to homelessness, we are seeing many cases of sunburn and heatstroke due to clients' inability to maintain fluids and find shade.

"One client, who has been sleeping in a car and had no access to food or drink because of a number of difficult personal and financial issues, became violently ill from heatstroke.

"Luckily he has recovered, but it could easily have been a tragedy if he had not been helped in time."

Mr Herselman said the increased risks and suffering from the heatwave magnified the need for more support for homeless people across Australia.

"The heatwave is uncomfortable for nearly everyone. But most of us are able to sit under shelter and switch on a fan or an air-conditioner," he said.

"We don't allow people to play sport in this heat, so we shouldn't tolerate a situation where vulnerable people are exposed to the full force of a heatwave over an extended period.

"We would, therefore, hope that police and security officers show some restraint in moving homeless people on at the moment, when it's obvious they are in a particular space for shade or shelter."

The weather bureau said a cool change was expected to sweep across Adelaide overnight, with a top temperature tomorrow of only 30 degrees, and even cooler days forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.

But that should not stop the current month from going into the record books as the hottest March ever.

The bureau said the average maximum temperature for March so far was 37 degrees, well above the long-term average of 26 degrees.

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[CajunMama]

Hey stranger!!!!!!! How've you been?

[Cyclenall]

This is the first time I have ever heard of a homeless person or homeless people being in danger from extreme heat. Usually it's only cold here.

That heat streak looks insane. It reminds me of the summer of 1988 for a few places.

[Ed Mahmoud]

And Australia seems to have more variety of toxic insects, spiders, snakes and jellyfish than anyplace I can think of, plus crocodiles and sharks.




I did find Perth and Freemantle to be pleasant enough places when I visited, but that was in Western Australia.

[TexasStooge]

Hey Mark! Long time, no see!!

Anyways, that kinda reminded me of the summers of 1998 and 2005.

[AussieMark]

And Australia seems to have more variety of toxic insects, spiders, snakes and jellyfish than anyplace I can think of, plus crocodiles and sharks.




I did find Perth and Freemantle to be pleasant enough places when I visited, but that was in Western Australia.

you must of been there at the right time as Perth is known for its brutal summers.