Thread: Horror heatwave blackout fears for Victoria

So the coal power stations are running at 75%.

Total wind at 7.30 AM was about 30% "of Ha Ha rated capacity" with very little in Victoria and almost none in NSW.

Regards Philip A

2 days of a bit of 'summer weather' and it's a heatwave all of a sudden!

It's forecast to be 42 in my neck of the woods today.

Tomorrow is forecast for 46 with a late cool change.

Sat is then going for 38. Thank goodness for the cool change.

Originally Posted by AK83

2 days of a bit of 'summer weather' and it's a heatwave all of a sudden!

Sensationalism to sell newspapers and boost TV ratings, It's Summer Guys stop being such "Princesses"
If it was to Snow this time of year in the central deserts then THAT would be a Valid headline.
Saying that 40c+ temps in Summer is a heatwave is akin to calling a high tide a Flood.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Sensationalism to sell newspapers and boost TV ratings, It's Summer Guys stop being such "Princesses"
If it was to Snow this time of year in the central deserts then THAT would be a Valid headline.
Saying that 40c+ temps in Summer is a heatwave is akin to calling a high tide a Flood.

Very well said. Could not agree more. Exactly what I tell people, "It's summer."

Originally Posted by trout1105

Sensationalism to sell newspapers and boost TV ratings, It's Summer Guys stop being such "Princesses"
If it was to Snow this time of year in the central deserts then THAT would be a Valid headline.
Saying that 40c+ temps in Summer is a heatwave is akin to calling a high tide a Flood.

It's like their claims of "record breaking temperatures"
I was picking grapes at Mildura in the early '80s. Most days were in the high 40's occasionally, on a really hot day (over 48) the boss would let us knock off about 2 pm, if we promised to come back about 5.30 to finish the days quota.
There's a reason why Australia has been known as the driest continent on earth virtually since it was found (by white men) there was no inland sea! (Pre ACC, too!)

Originally Posted by trout1105

Sensationalism to sell newspapers and boost TV ratings, It's Summer Guys stop being such "Princesses"
If it was to Snow this time of year in the central deserts then THAT would be a Valid headline.
Saying that 40c+ temps in Summer is a heatwave is akin to calling a high tide a Flood.

I agree. When I tell people that I don't have A/C @ home they are horrified Quite often they are my age or older & I ask them if they had A/C when they were kids. ALL say "no" yet still survived. The world is becoming too soft. Make sure the fridge is loaded with cold ones & roll with it.

It's lucky for Victoria and South Australia today that it is nice and cool in Sydney and the surrounding area.
About 27C on my dash in Erina.

Regards Philip A