Welcome to my third daily diary of an Australian heatwave event. This heat event is marked by persistent heat from the Pilbara and Central Australia from mid December 2018 that sends out waves of heat to impact the south east population centres of Adelaide in South Australia, Melbourne and inland Victoria, western NSW spreading to include Canberra and Sydney.
Read my diary entries for the Christmas New Year heatwave: Climate Diary of an extreme heatwave across Australia and climate heat impacts, covering Dedcember 22 to January 6.
I followed this up with a second blog article documenting the heat event from January 14 - January 19: Take 2: Climate Diary of an Australian heatwave - January 2019
Heat Health alerts issued for Melbourne and Victoria
Over the weekend of 19-20 January the heat retreated to the Pilbara and Central Australia, but the heat event is far from dissipating. Heat Records continue to be broken.
Why am I documenting this? Because climate change is a primary driver of more extreme heat events. Read the Climate Council 2014 Report on Heatwaves: Hotter Longer, More often.
- Monday 21 January 2019 - Perth feels the heat, Consecutive day heat records for Birdsville, Camooweal and Cloncurry, heat a killer to wild budgies, Consecutive day record for Newman in the Pilbara region, heat health and bushfire warnings for Victoria, Solar reducing heatwave power peak
- Tuesday 22 January 2019 - Severe heat to hit Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Thursday a 'horror day' for South Australia
- Wednesday 23 January 2019 - Ceduna sets an all time temperature record, Adelaide heat record could topple, It's not so much the heat spike as not being acclimatised which is the real killer, Victoria on blackout Watch due to unreliable coal power, Mean temps hot in Canberra, Melbourne Forecast Tmax lifted to 43C, Melbourne highest Tmin record in sight Thursday overnight
- Thursday 24 January 2019 - Adelaide at 35C at 9am, but Port Pirie already exceeding 40C, extreme heat in South America, SA paramedics feeling the heat, SA code red alert for homeless people, Mount Gambier to sizzle, Heat impact on Shiraz, Where is Australia's Environment Minister?, Extreme Heat Policy applied at Australian Open tennis
- Friday 25 January 2019 - Melbourne reaches 42.8, NSW overnight high minimum records broken, loadshedding required due to unreliable coal, Hobart airport hits 40C, Melbourne Airport 46C, Connecting the dots between heatwaves, climate change and politics, load shedding in Victoria due to coal failure, big batteries and solar trimming the peak, Australia leading the planet...in heatwave temperatures, Swan Hill heat record, NSW breaks Tmin records, 50 degree days are possible for Sydney and Melbourne, heat health should be a political issue.
- Saturday 26 January 2019 - Heat Records fall in Victoria and NSW, Wide area of extreme heat on Friday, High minimum records fall, Young and Goulburn break records, Australia exporting our heatwaves to New Zealand, listen to climate scientists, South American heatwave in Chile and Argentina
- Sunday 27 January 2019 - High minimum temperature record broken 4 times in a fortnight, South America heatwave, Santiago de Chile sets a new Tmax record of 38.3C, Mildura stats compared, Alice Springs cool change ends 16 day streak > 42C
Monday 21st January 2019
Extreme heat round 3...
Next pulse of #heatwave conditions moving to south eastern Australia this week, starting to gather in Western Australia. Pilbara still with 40C heat, last 2 days Perth > 40C. See #BOM Meteye forecast for Thursday https://t.co/XUT75mf3hL pic.twitter.com/dFifnnTv0A
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 20, 2019
"Now, Western Australia is kicking off a third round. This round looks to be more of a traditional setup. The last 2 have been drawn out, prolonged and relentless. This one looks to be of the traditional variety – starting in the West with Perth hitting 40.4ºc yesterday and 42.1ºc today. This heat should then track East across the remainder of WA tomorrow (Monday), then into SA on Tuesday through to Thursday and across South East AUS from about Wednesday or Thursday into the early weekend. This one is expected to bring more extremely hot temperatures to Inland areas where places like Birdsville, Ballera, North West NSW and Northern SA are expected to see several days once again in the Mid 40’s. This will likely continue to extend Birdsville’s current record streak of 9 consecutive days above 45ºc out to around 15 or 16 days in a row. Oodnadatta is only 1 day off breaking its record for number of 45ºc days in 1 Summer (tied on 13 with last year at the moment) – so thats likely to be broken too." - Higgins Storm Chasing: Heatwave #3 set to move across AUS this week!
Perth so far has missed most of the heat, but on the weekend of 20th and 21st January got a blast of 40 degree heat. That heat will move east over the coming week to blast the major east coast populations again. But most of the impacts will be felt over a wide area of inland Australia: from Western Australia, the lower Northern Territory, northern South Australia, western Queensland, western New South Wales and northern Victoria.
Well, its only 10:30am and already 40°C in Perth. Yuck. The good news is that the sea breeze has kicked in over coastal suburbs, and will make a slow journey inland for the rest of the day.
— Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia (@BOM_WA) January 20, 2019
It's going to remain very hot inland though, with temps expected to exceed 40°C pic.twitter.com/k6gKHuAvxR
New consecutive day heat records for Birdsville, Camooweal and Cloncurry
🌡️ #Heatwave continues unabated in #Qld! #Birdsville has now had 9 days in a row over 45C; Camooweal and Cloncurry have sweated 😰 through 36 consecutive days above 40C - all breaking records. No relief in sight until at least next weekend 😬. More temps https://t.co/0vluallsnJ
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) January 20, 2019
Birdsville...
Queensland town of #Birdsville smashes heat persistence record: Nine days over 45C. "It's like a fan forced oven straight off the desert, I started work at 6am and it was already 36C - it's something we're used to out here but this is tough," #heatwave https://t.co/uQR4PesqNP
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 21, 2019
Even the wild budgies are finding the extreme heat a killer...
A good young mate of mine is working out on a property near McKinlay, Western QLD. Got back to the sheds this arv and the floor was covered in Budgies. Tried to save some but too stressed. pic.twitter.com/jft1btbHJl
— Col R (@ryder_col) January 18, 2019
Newman in WA's Pilbara region sets a consecutive day heat record...
Whilst many parts of the country are having a reprieve from the recent #heatwave, the #Pilbara is still very hot. #Newman Airfield has now recorded 30 consecutive days above 40°C, beating previous record of 29 in 2007. https://t.co/qzivmSp8Pn pic.twitter.com/U4p8jxdrS1
— Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia (@BOM_WA) January 21, 2019
Heat Health alerts issued for Melbourne and Victoria...
#Melbourne Central Region has a #heathealth alert for Thursday, Friday currently about threshold. Nearly all Victorian regions have alerts issued. Stay hydrated, #survivetheheat #heatwave #heatwatchhttps://t.co/e9lbQUVFW0 pic.twitter.com/AAO5DKx2F9
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 21, 2019
Heat Health and bush fire warning...
Andrew Crisp, the Victorian state Emergency Commissioner @CommissionerEMV gives an overview of the elevated fire danger and reminds Victorians to stay safe in the heat and around water.
Extreme heat and heat health...
Solar moves and reduces the heatwave power peak...
Meanwhile solar cut total peak demand in NEM states by around 2000MW each day of heatwave & delayed peaks by several hours everyday in most states. like QLD on Friday w/o solar, level of demand reached at 5.45pm peak would've been reached ~6hr earlier at 11.05am #auspol #qldpol pic.twitter.com/3OfbPisGCS
— Australia Institute (@TheAusInstitute) January 21, 2019
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Severe heat to hit Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney...
Severe #heatwave conditions returning to the southeast of Australia. Adelaide is expected to reach 37°C today, 38°C on Wednesday and 44°C on Friday. #Melbourne 38°C on Thursday and 41°C on Friday. #Sydney to expereince the heat over the weekend. Latest at https://t.co/oIDmxQYuBv pic.twitter.com/FQfREUxggj
— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) January 22, 2019
Adelaide warming up...
It's getting hotter over the next few days. Adelaide is headed for a top of 37°C today but some areas of #SouthAustralia including major centres like Renmark, Port Pirie and Port Augusta are forecast to be in the 40's. Check your town's forecast here https://t.co/1PRjWqoOMP pic.twitter.com/RCpnrzbZ8T
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 21, 2019
Record run of 40C days for Alice Springs...
🔥 #Record run of +40C days for #AliceSprings 🔥 Today made it the twelfth day in a row where the max temps exceeded 40C. Hot for the rest of the week, with little relief in sight. Temps here: https://t.co/sGofB0pyI7 pic.twitter.com/x2rGaNBLvP
— Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory (@BOM_NT) January 22, 2019
South Australia extreme heat warning press conference...
"Thursday will be a horror day... with a sustained day of heat" warns South Australia Bureau of Meteorology chief.
Three days of extreme heat is expected across South Australia with high overnight temperatures with the worst expected on Thursday with most of the state in over 40 degree Celsius temperatures. A cool change in the early hours of Friday is expected.
This comes on the back of a heat event last week which saw 69 heat related presentations to SA hospitals, 31 heat related admissions.
John Nairn from the Bureau of Meteorology South Australia said that "Very likely we while be forecasting 45C" on Thursday" with records from Adelaide West terrace in 2009 of 45.7C, and in 1939 of 46.1C. "Those numbers are not far from being reached on Thursday"
We are on track to have the hottest summer on record.
"The south east is an area where the temperature range is not that high, and on the occasions when they experience much higher temperatures, the people down there aren't nearly acclimatised to those temperatures and also the built environment and the infrastructure that supports them has not been designed around those temperatures. Therefore we can expect they have some additional problems to deal with. That is the reason why unusually high temperatures for our location are challenging."
"Thursday will be a horror day"
“Thursday will be a horror day.” - John Nairn from @BOM_SA.
Walking on hot sand at the beach can burn your feet in seconds, as this South Aussie found out the hard way 🔥🔥 A reminder if you’re at the beach or walking around the pool – children and adults should wear shoes (don’t walk doggos in extreme heat either!) #HealthyInTheHeat pic.twitter.com/KMcSeMXVQh
— SA Health (@SAHealth) January 21, 2019
Hear the heatwave warning in @9NewsAdel at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/i95NReHVUl— Chelsea Carey (@ChelseaCarey_9) January 22, 2019
Severe #heatwave conditions returning to the southeast of Australia. #Adelaide expected to reach 37°C today, 40°C on Wednesday and 45°C on Thursday. #Melbourne 38°C on Thursday and 41°C on Friday. #Sydney to expereince the heat over the weekend. Latest at https://t.co/FpVAM7p5Bp pic.twitter.com/jV7C01zzsH
— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) January 22, 2019
Surfaces can be extremely hot - mind your feet and the paws of pets.
Walking on hot sand at the beach can burn your feet in seconds, as this South Aussie found out the hard way 🔥🔥 A reminder if you’re at the beach or walking around the pool – children and adults should wear shoes (don’t walk doggos in extreme heat either!) #HealthyInTheHeat pic.twitter.com/KMcSeMXVQh
— SA Health (@SAHealth) January 21, 2019
A farmers view...
@GeorgeMonbiot My home in western New South Wales. Weeks of 45/46 degrees C taking its toll on rural Australia & food production capabilities. Worst drought conditions we've ever experienced. As a young farmer I know there is no greater challenge than #climatechange pic.twitter.com/Lj5cw7qcxP
— Anika Molesworth (@AnikaMolesworth) January 21, 2019
Tasmania...
Bushfire destroys wilderness retreat as towns brace for weather change https://t.co/p0dCQVHmed via @ABCNews
— Sou at HotWhopper (@Sou_HotWhopper) January 22, 2019
Wednesday 23rd January 2019
Ceduna sets an all time temperature record...
Feeling hot ? Think of residents of Ceduna which just reached its all time temperature record of 48.4 °C at 2:50pm. Previous high temperature was 47.9 °C on 2nd January 1990. #SAweather.
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 23, 2019
Adelaide heat record could topple...
Heatwave could topple Adelaide's 80-year-old temperature record of 46.1C https://t.co/JwcoykXAS3
— Richard Forrester (@RichForrest2) January 23, 2019
majority of the SA population in the 40°C plus range today...
Severe #heatwave conditions set to place the state under stress. Maree & Oak Valley set to bake at forecast 47°C, with the majority of the SA population in the 40°C plus range today. #Adelaide expecting 40°C, some regional centres even hotter, Port Augusta 45°C @SA_SES @SAHealth pic.twitter.com/g35xGvSToz
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 23, 2019
It's not so much the heat spike as not being acclimatised which is the real killer...
According to a University of Technology Sydney researcher, residents of Melbourne and Adelaide and to a lesser extent Perth, are more at risk of death during an extreme heatwave, than people in Sydney and Brisbane.
UTS researcher Dr Thomas Longden has found that people in Sydney and Brisbane were less likely to be caught out by an abrupt and extremely hot heatwave than people in Adelaide and Melbourne.
“While Sydney and Brisbane have hot summers, most of their summer days tend to be of a similar temperature and this assists people to acclimatise to the heat,” Dr Longden, from the UTS Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, said.
“In Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth however we have had extreme heatwave events with three day average temperatures spiking up to 12 degrees Celsius above the 30-day average. These events were rarer in Sydney and Brisbane during the period between 2001 and 2015.”
“These abnormal events are more likely to catch people out and means that they are unprepared for the extreme heat.”
In a study, published in Climatic Change - Measuring temperature-related mortality using endogenously determined thresholds - Dr Longden used data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Bureau of Meteorology to track daily temperature and mortality between 2001 and 2015.
He found the number of deaths during that period due to heatwaves was highest in Melbourne (with 1283 deaths recorded), followed by Sydney (768 deaths), Adelaide (549 deaths), Perth (532 deaths) and Brisbane (220 deaths).
On a per capita basis Adelaide was hardest hit, followed by Melbourne and Perth.
“These abnormal events are more likely to catch people out and means that they are unprepared for the extreme heat.” said Dr Thomas Longden in a UTS statement in August 2018.
Victoria on blackout Watch due to unreliable coal power...
The sooner we ramp up firmed #renewables and get rid of ageing unreliable inflexible polluting ‘baseload’ coal the better: Victoria on blackout watch as temperatures soar #heatwave https://t.co/QxkSZDUPbG
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 23, 2019
Simply incredible scheduling maintenance during the hottest part of the year...
two major coal units are out of service in victoria — one has a tube leak and the other has, incredibly, been taken out of service for scheduled maintenance, in a heatwave!
— simon holmes à court (@simonahac) January 23, 2019
with almost 1,000MW of capacity missing, all eyes are on AEMO to see how we get through thurs afternoon. https://t.co/aDKa3y5SpF
Coal - 18th century tech in a @climate change 21st century world. We need a rapid #JustTransition to #RenewableEnergy - AGL Energy outage at Loy Yang A ups pressure on power grid as heatwave strikes @350Australia https://t.co/toS9AQGJNY
— Glen Klatovsky (@glenklatovsky) January 23, 2019
886 MW shortfall forecast for Vic tomorrow afternoon as the state faces massive heatwave. Units at Loy Yang A and Yallourn coal plants are offline. Without solar cutting demand by at least 500MW this would be much worse. #auspol #springstreet #gasandcoalwatch pic.twitter.com/jVitSAwrtN
— Australia Institute (@TheAusInstitute) January 23, 2019
Mean temps hot in Canberra
Canberra already has 13 days over 35 degrees this Jan and sitting at mean max of 34.1 beating Jan 2017 mean max 32.8, that was 4 degrees above the 75 yr avg, and 12 days over 35. Still 9 days to go til end of the month 😂 @p_hannam https://t.co/fuTnFkim4i
— Matt Marchesi (@MattMarchesi) January 22, 2019
First hand journalism from the back of Bourke...
Having just returned from Bourke, worth pointing out that 40C is almost a mild day. Average for the month is running at 42.6C - more than 5C above the January average. https://t.co/cKIvoJhSY3
— Peter Hannam (@p_hannam) January 22, 2019
Melbourne Forecast: The bad news: Friday's max temp forecast for #Melbourne is set to rise from 41°C to 43°C! The Good news, Thursday's max will drop from 38°C to 36°C says the Bureau of Meteorology in a tweet.
Weather update at 3pm:
45 degrees forecast for Adelaide on Thursday, 43 degrees for Melbourne on Friday, and 37 degrees for Hobart on Friday.
Thursday is looking like a horror day for Adelaide with a chance to challenge maximum temperature records. The highest record temperature for Adelaide (West Terrace) is 46.1C recorded on 12 Jan 1939, and highest Tmin is 33.2C on 10 Jan 1939. For Adelaide (Kent town) highest Tmax was 45.7C on 28 Jan 2009, and highest Tmin was 33.9C on 29 Jan 2009.
The overnight minimum temperature on Thursday night for Melbourne is forecast to be 29 degrees. The Tmin record for January at the closed Melbourne regional office station is 28.8 set on 21 Jan 1997, and the all time record is 30.5 set 01 Feb 1902. Many of the other stations around Melbourne have a current all time record Tmin of around 28.8C. The highest minimum temperature across Melbourne could very well have new records set on Thursday night.
How does this compare to Black Saturday?
So these temperatures are heading east: forecast 45C in Adelaide Thursday, 43C Melbourne on Friday. How does this compare to Black Saturday in 2009? Are other fire weather factors in play for #bushfire threat? High Winds? Dried vegetation? low soil moisture? #heatwave
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 23, 2019
Melbourne highest Tmin record in sight Thursday overnight...
#Melbourne minimum temperature overnight record in sight. Forecast Tmin Thursday is 29 degrees. Tmin record for Jan at closed Melbourne regional office is 28.8C on 21 Jan 1997, all time record 30.5C on 01 Feb 1902. Many Melbourne stns have Tmin all-time record of 28.8C #heatwave pic.twitter.com/Vc7f5IbulB
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 23, 2019
Wine growers concerned...
Australia's string of heatwaves is causing wine growers concern https://t.co/y475am6bNR #heatwave @BOM_NSW @RiskFrontiers @bnhcrc @EnvScMQ
— Andrew Gissing (@AndeGiss) January 23, 2019
Wild horse deaths at a dry waterhole in Central Australia...
Extraordinary images out of Central Australia showing the impact of record-breaking extreme heat in the region. https://t.co/R2GNOy7ECr
— Jano Gibson (@janogibson) January 23, 2019
Thursday 24 January 2019
Adelaide at 35C at 9am, but Port Pirie already exceeding 40C...
35.3C at 9am this morning in #Adelaide. Leading the State currently is Port Pirie at 40.1C🌡️😰 A very hot day throughout #SouthAustralia. Fire Weather Warnings current for most districts today. Stay up to date at https://t.co/BCG5fZM3WI and stay safe @SAHealth @CFSAlerts
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 23, 2019
Yep, the temperature is climbing already. Bet on it being over 40° by 10 am? #adelaide #heatwave pic.twitter.com/3SVaX0e0Px
— m i c h a e l (@micwoodward) January 23, 2019
But at least we are in heat solidarity with South America...
Catastrophic extreme heat temperatures across southern South America:#Argentine and #Paraguay Tmax approaching 48°C. #Chile also with +40°C
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 23, 2019
Similar to #Australia
Heatwaves: hotter, longer, more often with Climatechange#heatwave #OlaDeCalor https://t.co/BZ0JGJMpzo
#Chile is also on fire🔥 with extreme temperatures: with Saturday anomalies of + 8 °c to + 14 °c (approx forecast Tmax 44 °c) #OlaDeCalor #heatwave
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 23, 2019
Heatwaves: hotter, longer, more often with climatechange. https://t.co/8U3ad8wKeU
AEMO juggling extreme power demands in the extreme heat...
Power regulators take action to limit risk of blackouts in Victoria and SA https://t.co/GxY2dgHQ5n #heatwave
— ABC Adelaide (@abcadelaide) January 23, 2019
In South Australia paramedics are feeling the heat with more heat health callouts...
A scorching #heatwave is putting patients at risk as paramedics struggle to cope with increased call-outs and ramping https://t.co/olUCUwBEas #saparli #AdelaideWeather
— The Advertiser (@theTiser) January 23, 2019
South Australia: code red alert activated for homeless and vulnerable people in extreme heat...
UPDATE: #CodeRed activated for Greater Metro Adelaide area from 23 to 25 Jan 2019. Agencies with extended service: Westcare (Baptist Care SA), @HuttStCentre, Trace-a-Place (@SYCLtd), Street2Home. If sleeping rough, contact Homelessness Gateway 1800 003 308. Please share. pic.twitter.com/wXMTSDJdoO
— Human Services SA (@HumanServicesSA) January 22, 2019
Mount Gambier to sizzle in extreme heat...
43 degrees predicted, which is just two degrees shy of the city's record.
#MountGambier and district residents are urged to remain vigilant today with the mercury set to soar to a #blistering 43 degrees, which is just two degrees shy of the city's #record.#CFS #SouthEast #LimestoneCoast #heatwave #SouthAustraliahttps://t.co/lDlibSmjS2
— The Border Watch (@BorderWatchNews) January 23, 2019
Research on Heat impact on shiraz grapes...
What did the grape say to the heatwave? Nothing, it just let out a little wine 🍷 PhD student Ms Julia Gouot is investigating the impact of high temperatures on Shiraz grapes and what it means for wine colour, taste or mouthfeel. Read more: https://t.co/5jRcBqdBIX pic.twitter.com/z4bBA6FKkh
— Charles Sturt Uni (@CharlesSturtUni) January 23, 2019
Two days and one heatwave and we lost one third of a species...
Two days and one #heatwave is all it took for Australia to lose one-third of its flying fox population. 😢
— 350Australia (@350Australia) January 23, 2019
Dr Justin Welbergen calls fruit bats "the canaries in the coal mine for #climatechange." https://t.co/tbfHWvptg6
Guardian heatwave live blog...
This is where @BOM_au say it's going to be particularly hot today. 49C in Port Augusta – follow our #heatwave live blog with @lukehgomes https://t.co/GIpDwSt98Z pic.twitter.com/XSAHtXTrvV
— Guardian Australia (@GuardianAus) January 24, 2019
South Australia...
This is what #SouthAustralia looks like with #heatwave🔥 temperatures🌡️ between 40C and 50C.
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 24, 2019
At 10.30am: #Adelaide just hitting 39C, Port Augusta 43.6C, Whyalla 42.4C, Maree 42.1C, Tarcoola 42.7C, Ceduna 39.1C. Stay 💦hydrated and in the shade. Look after your #heathealth pic.twitter.com/Vj98tvfwoy
Where is Australia's Environment Minister?
Cooling it off in the Otways it seems while the rest of Australia roasts.
One must ask where Australia's Environment Minister @Melissa4Durack is? Concerned about excessive water extraction of Barwon borefield in the #Otways. But not a peep about fish kill in #MurrayDarling from #watermismanagement or #heatwave impact on specieshttps://t.co/sllLMXPTRV
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 24, 2019
Where is Australia's Health Minister addressing heat health issues during the heatwave?
Labor Party has committed to a national climate and health strategy, but #LNP Health Minister @GregHuntMP missing in action, no concern for coordinated #heathealth safety during record breaking #heatwave. Heatwaves: hotter longer, more often, driven by #climatechange #Auspol https://t.co/A0hvt693BL
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 24, 2019
Solar reducing energy peak...
Yesterday rooftop solar reduced heatwave peak demand in NSW by 1138MW, QLD by 858MW, SA by 240MW, Vic by 560MW. Total peak reduction for NEM states 2796MW! Solar delivers when power needed most: peak demand on heatwave days #auspol #springst #qldpol #nswpol #gasandcoalwatch pic.twitter.com/Hr1yas5ERY
— Australia Institute (@TheAusInstitute) January 23, 2019
Grid being thrown into chaos by unreliable coal...
Extreme heat throwing grid into chaos. 1340 MW of coal outages. AEMO negotiating with big users to reduce use to avoid blackouts, avoided shortfall today by negotiating with generator to defer shutdown. #auspol #heatwatch #gasandcolwatch https://t.co/i1fTukqzjE
— Australia Institute (@TheAusInstitute) January 24, 2019
Heat records smashed across Adelaide...
#Adelaide smashed Maximum temperature records (Tmax) of all stations in region. West Terrace 46.6C, Kent Town 47.7, even atop of Mount Lofty was 40.9C #heatwave. https://t.co/V8RyA3PTFt
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 24, 2019
Heatwaves: hotter, longer, more often being driven by Climate changehttps://t.co/dQkDqCyiYg pic.twitter.com/vODK6zmDCu
The first record to tumble is Minlaton on SA's Yorke Peninsula, which has just ticked over 45.7C at 11:08am, beating its previous record of 45.6C on 28 January 2009. Check the observations near you at https://t.co/HRO0Gn5s1C #FeelingHot2019
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
RECORDS: Stenhouse Bay has easily surpassed its previous record of 44.0C (on 16 Jan & and 2 Feb 2014), and is now 45.6C. Adelaide Airport is also a record at 44.3C (previous record 44.1C 4th Jan 2013). Roseworthy is at 46.9 (prev record 46.7 on 28 Jan 2009).
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
Port Lincoln, Snowtown and Parafield are the latest record-breakers: currently 47.0 at Port Lincoln (previous record 46.1), 47.3 at Snowtown (previous record 46.0). Parafield is now 46.6 (previously 46.4). Latest observations https://t.co/L4sj1bMWYc
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
Noarlunga is 44.9 (previous record 44.6C), Minnipa is 47.3 (previous record 46.9), Hindmarsh Island 45.2 (previously 45.1). Stay tuned for more.
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
Edinburgh has reached 46.8 (previous record is 46.2). Port Pirie is 46.9 (previous record 46.6), Marree 46.8 (previously 46.7), Clare 44.0 (prev. 43.7), Kuitpo 43.0 (prev 42.7). 15 records exceeded so far.
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
ADELAIDE RECORD. West Terrace has just cracked 46.2C at 1:42pm, after 130 years of records, beating its previous record of 46.1 on 12 January 1939 #heatwave pic.twitter.com/dDgBLkKCma
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
Further records in #SouthAustralia: Mount Lofty 40.2 (previous record 37.9). Ceduna, setting its record for a 2nd day in a row is 48.6C. Cleve is 45.4C (previous record 45.2).
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
Adelaide now the hottest capital in Australia...
#Adelaide is now the hottest capital in Australia, having just reached 46.6C at 3:35pm, beating the previous record in #Melbourne of 46.4 @BOM_Vic More records: Whyalla 48.5 (prev. record 48.0), Leigh Creek 46.9 (prev. 46.3), and Port Augusta 49.1 (prev. 48.9) #heatwave
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) January 24, 2019
SA Ambulance attending Heat health related calls...
Between 8am and 2pm today, we responded to 39 heat-related incidents and took 16 patients to hospital.
— SA Ambulance Service (@SA_Ambulance) January 24, 2019
Thanks to our amazing rostered-on #SAAS crews and #SAASVollies who are doing a fantastic job during this period of #extremeheat. pic.twitter.com/NVLmhO0qBM
Melbourne temperature hits 40C
Well @BOM_Vic forecast Tmax of 37C, but have delivered more: 40.4C in Melbourne today so far, even hotter in northern and eastern suburbs - via @windjunky #heatwave https://t.co/Tdlo1hRJyu pic.twitter.com/geMjm133ft
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 24, 2019
Queensland: Camooweal and Cloncurry set 40 day 40C persistence of heat records...
While #SouthAustralia has smashed so many heat records today, in NW Queensland persistence of heat set new records at Camooweal and #Cloncurry of 40 days of 40C+ maximum temperatures. #heatwave pic.twitter.com/CHD8ModyTX
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 24, 2019
Australia had hottest 15 on earth
All hottest 15 places in the world today were in Australia. #HeatWave #climate pic.twitter.com/6MV6j9QwNZ
— Dan J Cass (@DanJCass) January 24, 2019
Even the spiders and flies are retreating from evening heat...
Usually on a hot summer evening there would be a few annoying mosquitoes & flies along with other insects swarming around the outdoor lights... but tonight nothing! Even the spiders who have been spinning webs for last week are gone! It’s kind of strange? 🤷🏻♂️ #Adelaide #HeatWave
— Dan Taylor (@dt_downunder) January 24, 2019
Climate Council
Temperatures in some parts of Australia are nudging 50°C, there’s been a spike in the number of cardiac arrests and train lines are threatening to buckle. It’s important to draw the link here with #climatechange, which is creating longer, hotter and more frequent #heatwaves.
— Climate Council (@climatecouncil) January 24, 2019
Climate Council on heat records (far too many now)...
Here are just a handful of the heat records broken during this heatwave. These records are falling so fast and in so many locations it's becoming futile to try and keep up on one infographic. #climatechange pic.twitter.com/Bkt0sKqNyc
— Climate Council (@climatecouncil) January 24, 2019
Bill Shorten is on the job as next Prime Minister (but still needs a nudge)...
Dear Mr Shorten, we expect you when you become Australia's next Prime Minister to #stopAdani, phaseout all #fossilfuel subsidies, enact a coal phaseout plan ensuring #justtransition, and ramp up transition to 100% renewables and hydrogen economy. It is a #ClimateEmergency https://t.co/vPPQCxQ9KR
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 24, 2019
Tasmania is burning...
Tasmania is burning. Supporters of coal like Scott Morrison have effectively struck the match that started these fires. He is not welcome in our state until he ends his love affair with coal.
— Nick McKim (@NickMcKim) January 24, 2019
Extreme heat policy applied at tennis Australian Open - Bill McKibben highlighted that play was suspended at the Australian Open tennis women's semi-final on Thursday.
Australia's brutal heatwave is crushing all records. Among the smaller consequences, play suspended at Aussie Open todayhttps://t.co/Vlkxchi7nE
— Bill McKibben (@billmckibben) January 25, 2019
"Extreme heat suspends play on Rod Laver Arena...With the temperature hitting 38 degrees Celsius, both Kvitova and Collins were forced to take a break in the first set when Australian Open tournament organisers enforced their extreme heat policy. The Rod Laver Arena roof was closed, while play on outside courts was suspended." Kvitova went on to win the match and head into the final reported ABC News: Petra Kvitova through to Australian Open final to play Naomi Osaka
Friday 25 January 2019
Melbourne 34C at 6am...
When it’s 34C and rising at 6am, you know you’re in for a stinker #Melbourne ... stay safe, stay cool, and watch out for the young, old and vulnerable #melbourneweather #melbheat pic.twitter.com/GwhokmrjoM
— Andrew B Watkins (@windjunky) January 24, 2019
Today is hot, hot, hot! We're prepared here in the State Control Centre - with extreme heat & a statewide Total Fire Ban in place - are you prepared for the day ahead? Know where to get emergency info, know what you'll do if a fire starts & know how to #SurviveTheHeat #vicfires pic.twitter.com/gOmN7epoXy
— VicEmergency (@vicemergency) January 24, 2019
Weather Bureau 11am update...
The new normal?...
The new normal? We MUST phase out fossil fuels urgently, stopping Galilee Basin coal and NT gas as a priority. Imagine what things will be like for our grandkids otherwise? #ClimateChange #StopAdani #auspol #ExtremeWeather pic.twitter.com/0MHkaCzwEH
— Grey Power Climate Protectors (@GreyPowerEarth) January 24, 2019
The Guardian: South Australia breaks temperature records as Port Augusta hits 49.5C – as it happened
Tassie feeling the heat...and bushfires...
Temperatures are still rising over parts of #Tasmania. Highest so far, Campania with 38.5°C. Cool change has moved through Strahan though (currently 22°C). Northwesterly winds are still expected to be gusty this afternoon in the south and east. https://t.co/89tUjpsH2x pic.twitter.com/0KIWCDGlHC
— Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania (@BOM_Tas) January 25, 2019
Along with the heat comes fire weather in Tassie...
The many fires raging in Tasmania's wilderness are another warning that the fire-intolerant species of Gondwana, that have survived since Australia broke from Antarctica 45 million years ago, might not survive climate change... https://t.co/HCp4cYZJi5 via @ABCNews
— James Boyce (@jamesboycebooks) January 24, 2019
Hobart airport reaches 40.1C
#Hobart Airport reached 40C for only the 4th time in 61 years of records today. Running max at 2pm was 40.1C and the record is 40.3C from 2013.
— Ben Domensino (@Ben_Domensino) January 25, 2019
Moonee Ponds: Connecting the dots between heatwaves, climate change and politics...
I am outside the office of #LNP @SenatorRyan To #StopAdani on #climatestrike #FridaysForFuture in the Extreme heat (41C) here in #mooneeponds #melbourne Heatwaves: hotter, longer, more often, driven by climate change #LNPfail #Heatwave pic.twitter.com/3M6GsOKzHb
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 25, 2019
Waurn Ponds (Geelong) outside Sarah Henderson MP office...
Outside Sarah Henderson's office for the 4th time. Outraged and Hot.
— Caroline Danaher (@CarolineDanahe5) January 25, 2019
Contain Anger and Act Now.#auspol#climatechange #ClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture #StopAdani
And above all act the best way you know how. pic.twitter.com/OjMIu0KRyq
and in Sandgate, Brisbane....
Here in Sandgate again in Brisbane Queensland Australia for #fridaysforfuture because our kids need a liveable planet and we all need a plan to address the #climateemergency
— Dr Heidi Edmonds (@heidi_k_edmonds) January 25, 2019
Outside #StirlingHinchcliffeMP office pic.twitter.com/ovennpOuaD
Melbourne reaches 42.8C, but even hotter in the northern suburbs...
Essendon airport 45.2C, Melbourne Airport 46C
Yep, that’s a hot one. Thankful the cool change came through at 2:30pm and not 6:30pm...https://t.co/74JgKsuAcq pic.twitter.com/f9UYamjzTh
— Andrew B Watkins (@windjunky) January 25, 2019
Load shedding in Melbourne due to unreliable coal...
Older coal plants causing trouble and making the need for a 'permanent strategic reserve', that AEMO has been pushing for. Notes two big batteries being used today in Vic, and underscore potential for better coordination with solar. 100MW cut will affect about 30,000 households.
— Peter Hannam (@p_hannam) January 25, 2019
Can see the impact of load shedding coming through in the data: pic.twitter.com/Qk0AwilesK
— Dylan McConnell (@dylanjmcconnell) January 25, 2019
Earlier arrival of cold front will help, with cooler conditions expected in Melbourne from 2pm. Interconnector constraints limiting imports into Vic, eg SA not turning on diesel generators. 3 generators down in Victoria, with another expected to go down later today: Loy Yang 2.
— Peter Hannam (@p_hannam) January 25, 2019
🤓 early numbers for VIC @ 1.10pm today:
— simon holmes à court (@simonahac) January 25, 2019
• brown coal down ~1600MW on a week ago
• forced load shedding of ~200MW = 2% of state demand
• renewables providing ~43.5% of state's demand (~635MW from TAS and SA) pic.twitter.com/8zW75TMwVc
Big batteries proving their worth...
Looks like the new Victorian batteries were doing there bit yesterday too!! pic.twitter.com/dklzCM9haR
— Dylan McConnell (@dylanjmcconnell) January 25, 2019
Solar trimming the peak...
Looks like rooftop solar reduced the peak demand by just over 900MW in Victoria today too.
— Dylan McConnell (@dylanjmcconnell) January 25, 2019
(Blue shows the demand from the grid, yellow shows the 'behind the meter' rooftop generation) pic.twitter.com/xTeKHXaEZA
While some blame renewables, it was the unreliability of ageing coal that triggered load shedding
It was brown coal “baseload” that failed. Down 1600 MW compared to a week ago.
— Mike Hansen (@HMike01) January 25, 2019
And all states use “imported” power when required. It is why we have an NEM. The biggest importer is NSW. pic.twitter.com/7P1Wht4eQT
Minister says coal failed during the heatwave...
Vic Energy Minister has sung the praises of Vic renewable energy during heatwave, saying it was coal & thermal generators that failed the state. Blames today's load shedding on sudden loss of 1800 MW – mostly due to failed coal plants – created 250 MW gap. #gasandcoalwatch pic.twitter.com/Pcuyqwf4j0
— Australia Institute (@TheAusInstitute) January 25, 2019
Shadow climate Minister Mark Butler weighs in on replace ageing coal with firmed renewables...
We have known for years that we need to plan for the replacement of ageing coal power stations with the most affordable and clean replacement generation possible. All experts agree that is renewables backed by storage and firming technology. pic.twitter.com/bRgvceva8b
— Mark Butler MP (@Mark_Butler_MP) January 25, 2019
Renew Economy: Grid held together by solar, load management, as coal fails in heat
Building standards need upgrading...
Days like today highlight how irresponsible it is to be building low standard housing that relies on expensive & energy intensive air conditioning to remain habitable.
— Environment Victoria (@EnviroVic) January 25, 2019
We must ensure homes are actually built to cope with increasing climate extremes. https://t.co/QXXxctIJf3
Australia leading the planet...in heatwave temperatures...
Australia is once again likely to host the planet's hottest locations today, with temperatures reaching the high forties in the outback. pic.twitter.com/AngVbK1K0r
— Ben Domensino (@Ben_Domensino) January 25, 2019
Swan Hill heat record for January falls...
Swan Hill hit 47.5C, the hottest January reading in Victoria in history (beaten only by four readings on Feb 7 2009.)
— Peter Hannam (@p_hannam) January 25, 2019
NSW Highest Minimum temperature records broken...
Meanwhile a host of overnight NSW temp records have fallen too, so @BOM_NSW tells us: pic.twitter.com/9uXOogfEU2
— Peter Hannam (@p_hannam) January 25, 2019
Weather Bureau on a record breaking hot night for some...
How did you sleep last night? Me neither. In the W 9 towns broke their all-time min. temp. heat record, including 35.1C at Fowlers Gap, 33.6C at Broken Hill, Wilcannia and Ivanhoe, 30.5C at Griffith. Some relief forecast in the SW tonight. Keep up-to-date: https://t.co/q6gOqI5n7a pic.twitter.com/XJrWfBAdNL
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) January 25, 2019
50 degree days are possible for Sydney and Melbourne in not too distant future...
See also Climate Action Moreland: Study: 50 degree extreme heat days possible in Melbourne
Think this #heatwave is unbearable? Extreme heatwaves will get far worse without urgent action to keep coal in the ground and tackle climate change. Any politician supporting new coal is wilfully putting lives at risk. #StopAdani #NoNewCoal https://t.co/BDU8RalUIq
— Stop Adani (@stopadani) January 25, 2019
Climate and heat health should be a political issue...
To get the facts on the health impacts of heatwaves, driven by intensifying climate change, check out our report 'The Silent Killer: Climate Change and the Health Impacts of Extreme Heat': https://t.co/0yTuFqK98g
— Climate Council (@climatecouncil) January 24, 2019
Saturday 26 January 2019
Heat Records fall in Victoria...
If you thought yesterday's heat was record breaking, in many parts of #Victoria you were right! Here are records for maximum temperature which were set or tied. 🌡️ Swan Hill set a new Victorian record for January maximum temperature. Today's forecasts: https://t.co/T3FO3B5wFt pic.twitter.com/lHgdmX8raS
— Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria (@BOM_Vic) January 25, 2019
Wide area of extreme heat on Friday...
Again. Large chunk of Australia above 45°C (113 F) yesterday afternoon, all the way to the seaside, at its Southern tip. pic.twitter.com/1UoVNV3zYj
— Kees van der Leun (@Sustainable2050) January 26, 2019
High minimum records fall in NSW...
Preliminary record high temperatures for overnight minimums last night: Tibooburra Airport 34.8, Bourke Airport 33.5. Tonight will continue to be hot and uncomfortable. #heatwave #NSW Check our forecasts at: https://t.co/N8XDxz3kbO How to beat the heat? https://t.co/s2Dxwh1i7L pic.twitter.com/ZeMXQHSTOb
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) January 26, 2019
and NSW Tmax records....
Preliminary broken records for yesterday's max temps at: Wilcannia Aerodrome 48.1, Fowlers Gap 47.5, Deniliquin Airport 47.2. #AustraliaDay will continue to be hot. How hot and where? Check our forecasts at: https://t.co/N8XDxz3kbO
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) January 25, 2019
How to beat the heat? https://t.co/s2Dxwh1i7L pic.twitter.com/gGWQJtWKKC
Moomba sets a new high Tmin...
We have known for years that we need to plan for the replacement of ageing coal power stations with the most affordable and clean replacement generation possible. All experts agree that is renewables backed by storage and firming technology. pic.twitter.com/bRgvceva8b
— Mark Butler MP (@Mark_Butler_MP) January 25, 2019
Moomba Airport Tmin and Tmax temperatures for December - January showing highest Tmin on record for Australia set 26 January pic.twitter.com/tyM9GX9zD6
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
some more NSW heat records for Young and Goulburn...
Provisional records broken on #AusDay are Young Airport 43.5C with it's hottest recorded temperature in its 29 years of reporting. And Goulburn Airport 40.6C having it's hottest January day in its 29 years of reporting. #NSW #heatwave #records
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) January 26, 2019
Australia now exporting our heatwaves to New Zealand...
Terrifying heat map shows another Aussie #heatwave on the way to #NewZealand raising temperature and fire threat. As well as exporting coal making the climate worse, Australia now exporting heatwaves. Just stop it, #StopAdani, phaseout all coal #auspol https://t.co/nB4rLeUPgk
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
More politicians need to listen to climate scientists and act on climate...
We really need #auspol politicians to listen to climate scientists on climate and extreme #heatwave events. Thread👇 @ScottMorrisonMP @SenatorRyan @billshortenmp @RichardDiNatale @Melissa4Durack @Mark_Butler_MP @PeterKhalilMP @AdamBandt https://t.co/4RYWfDHLwS
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
South America heat in Chile...
#Chile: Saturday has the potential for many zones to reach 40C, and perhaps individual sites as high as 44C. The temperature map now has brown/black like Australia. #heatwave https://t.co/rFNKjB8zPp
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
#heatwave not only #Australia....but in central zone of #chile temperatures may reach 40C, with general temperatures for at least 3 days between 36C to 38C #OlaDeCalor https://t.co/Ch9jfT1JA6
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
South America heat in Argentina...
Some of the hotter temperatures across northern Argentina. https://t.co/ipqSELoDoa pic.twitter.com/wdY38unKJP
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
Sunday 27 January 2019
High minimum temperature record broken 4 times in a fortnight...
Prior to 2019, Australia’s highest minimum temperature on record was 35.5C. This has been beaten 4 in the last fortnight:
— Ben Domensino (@Ben_Domensino) January 26, 2019
Borrona Downs (NSW) 36.6C
Moomba (SA) 36.1C
Noona (NSW) 35.9C
Borrona Downs (NSW) 35.6C
Massive area of high minimum temperatures...
Massive area of overnight heat in #Australia, no wonder South Australian Town of Moomba set a high Tmin overnight record of 36.1C on 25 Jan, breaking previous record of 35.9C set at Noona on 18 Jan in the #heatwave #OlaDeCalor https://t.co/SoSyNuewZD
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 27, 2019
The stats for Mildura...
Without living in northern #Victoria it's hard to fathom how hot it has been there lately. These January to date statistics vs (average) from #Mildura help! Max temp: 38.7C (32.4C) Min: 20.4C (16.8C) Days over 40C: 12 (2.7) 35C: 20 (10.1) Observations: https://t.co/KfzDoIgdXn pic.twitter.com/SDCvQn4I3Q
— Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria (@BOM_Vic) January 27, 2019
Cool change ends Alice Springs streak of 16 days > 42C
The #RedCentre is enjoying a 'cooler' day today with a nice breezy southeasterly moving through overnight. Today is set to break the streak of 16 days above 42C for #AliceSprings as well. Good news for those wanting to get outside for the long weekend. https://t.co/T4zQbDeVVs pic.twitter.com/uCL1OErHzW
— Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory (@BOM_NT) January 27, 2019
Meanwhile in Argentina...
Areas in #Argentina with Temperatures > 40C, some approaching 50C, like in Australia #heatwave. Heatwaves: hotter, longer, more often says the climate science. #OlaDeCalor It is a global #ClimateEmergency #CambioClimatico https://t.co/YlzVHPQ7Qj
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
Chile...
Record breaking temperatures in #Chile up to 43C in a #heatwave #OlaDeCalor Like #Australia, Chile is experiencing #CambioClimatico with impact of extreme heat https://t.co/2B6aIwlOxJ
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
It’s been a record hot day in #Santiago, Chile with city temperatures soaring to new heights in a #oladecalor #heatwave and setting a new heat record for the city. This is climatechange increasing extreme temperatures, why we need global climate action. #ClimateEmergency https://t.co/UZrjccdEZr
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
Santiago, Chile sets a new Tmax record of 38.3C...
#Chile New Maximum temperature heat🔥 record of 38.3C for city of #Santiago 26 January 2019 (old record 37.7C) #oladecalor Not only Australia in #heatwave. Climate science says heatwaves are getting hotter, longer, more often. #CambioClimatico https://t.co/4oBrvvyaEz
— John Englart EAM (@takvera) January 26, 2019
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