BENDIGO is set for a scorching weekend with temperatures expected to climb into the 40s, prompting reminders on how to be safe in the heat.
After the mercury reached 35 on Monday and 34 on Tuesday in a warm start to the week, the Bureau Of Meteorology is forecasting maximums of 38, 42 and 39 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures in that range over consecutive days fall under severe heatwave conditions according to the BoM, and are reflected in the bureau’s national heatwave forecast.
Cooler conditions are expected on Monday after a cool change, but the City of Greater Bendigo is urging residents to take care over the weekend.
“It is important to stay cool during heatwave conditions and not take part unnecessarily in strenuous activities that put you at risk of experiencing heat-related stress or illness,” council’s community wellbeing director, Pauline Gordon, said.
After the mercury reached 35 on Monday and 34 on Tuesday in a warm start to the week, the Bureau Of Meteorology is forecasting maximums of 38, 42 and 39 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Temperatures in that range over consecutive days fall under severe heatwave conditions according to the BoM, and are reflected in the bureau’s national heatwave forecast.
Cooler conditions are expected on Monday after a cool change, but the City of Greater Bendigo is urging residents to take care over the weekend.
“It is important to stay cool during heatwave conditions and not take part unnecessarily in strenuous activities that put you at risk of experiencing heat-related stress or illness,” council’s community wellbeing director, Pauline Gordon, said.
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