Extreme heat warning

Bwah ha ha

These warning remind me of the new Aussie citizen neighbours (hailing for the UK) we had in the 1970’s. Hearing it was going to be a particularly hot Summers day they opened all the windows, curtains and doors to allow the hot air to escape. Parents had to explain that the reverse was necessary for hot hot weather….

Does this mean that if I look up into the sky on Wednesday/Thursday and see high altitude vapour trails forming behind aircraft flying over Canberra – then it really does prove that they are population/mind control chemtrails, and simply not condensation as some people would have us all believe?

Where’s the health warning on that one, Mr Kelly – or are you a part of the whole conspiracy????

CLIMATE CHANGE IS CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

obviously Dr Kelly sits in air con all day and hasn’t been in the summer heat for quite some time.It’s ot extreme 45deg + I would say is extreme

Wonder if Dr Kelly can write me a med cert and I’ll take the rest of the week off work.

Martlark said :

It’s funny because death date statistics quite clearly show way more people die in Winter than Summer. We should be having warnings about keeping warm instead.

The cold doesn’t tend to be the mechanism that causes deaths in Winter, only an environmental factor that contributes, while in Summer, the heat is a direct cause of fatalities.

ScienceRules said :

Oh good grief, why is this even an issue? It’s a perfectly legitimate thing for health authorities to do when unusual weather is afoot. It mightn’t have any effect on you personally, but knowing in advance can prompt people to put off taking granny for that picnic till next week. Or making sure the baby is covered up and the pets have water.

Agree. Many people don’t keep an eye on the weekly forecast and might have things planned that this could make upleasant or dangerous. It’s also the case that when the temperatures stay above 34c for three days or more, death rates climb. The elderly, infants and some sick people can’t adjust to hotter and colder temperatures (something to do with body electrolytes) and so are more at risk.

It’s also notable that people who trumpet their love of very hot weather often have air conditioning in their cars and homes.

Oh good grief, why is this even an issue? It’s a perfectly legitimate thing for health authorities to do when unusual weather is afoot. It mightn’t have any effect on you personally, but knowing in advance can prompt people to put off taking granny for that picnic till next week. Or making sure the baby is covered up and the pets have water.

No, I don’t have Aspergers, just snark…

maxblues said :

It is a timely reminder, not to leave kids locked in the car without a cold six-pack.

..and a lighter…….in case a cool change comes through unexpectedly.

Whatever did we do before we had governments telling us that it is hot in summer?

Drive in Corin Forest with over 1mm of snow on the road?

It is a timely reminder, not to leave kids locked in the car without a cold six-pack.

Does this mean I shouldn’t wear my polar fleece jacket during the day at all this week?

Just asking, as it isn’t specifically mentioned that I shouldn’t in the above advice, and also, as I haven’t received notification from the Nanny Services in ACT Govt. advising me if Winter has officially ended yet either I’m not really sure what I should do…..

ScienceRules said :

wildturkeycanoe said :

So, where is the warning for the folks who go out to the lake and drink heaps of beer, whilst wearing sleeveless shirts and eat only fatty and salt-filled foods during a BBQ?
What about those attending the cricket and spend all day in the sun, getting burnt because they couldn’t afford premium seats in the shade, couldn’t afford to buy drinks from the ground but weren’t allowed to bring any in because of the entry rules [ Permitted items – Unopened Non-alcoholic beverages at or less than 600 ml]?
We’d also better warn people about leaving their pets, children and/or friends in vehicles too, as they will cook within minutes.
There won’t be any wind, so lots of water internally and externally [pool, bathtub or very big bucket] might be a good way out, unless you can get to the lake and have a swim.
Personally, I will be sitting inside with my A/C running flat out, then go outside to warm up enough to go for a swim in the pool. Then I’ll go back inside to catch up on the cricket score and repeat the procedure. Mix that with a few beers and I think I’ll survive the heatwave easily.
C’mon Aussie c’mon, c’mon!!

And once again using the “logic” for which he’s justifiably reknown, WTC shores up his reputation as a massive tool.

And there I was thinking science had lightened up heaps. Viz “I f’ing love science”. Do you have asperger’s or something? Can’t see that this isn’t a serious post?

39 degrees is hardly “extreme heat”! Canberra has always had the occasional few days over 100 degrees farenheit in summer.

wildturkeycanoe said :

So, where is the warning for the folks who go out to the lake and drink heaps of beer, whilst wearing sleeveless shirts and eat only fatty and salt-filled foods during a BBQ?
What about those attending the cricket and spend all day in the sun, getting burnt because they couldn’t afford premium seats in the shade, couldn’t afford to buy drinks from the ground but weren’t allowed to bring any in because of the entry rules [ Permitted items – Unopened Non-alcoholic beverages at or less than 600 ml]?
We’d also better warn people about leaving their pets, children and/or friends in vehicles too, as they will cook within minutes.
There won’t be any wind, so lots of water internally and externally [pool, bathtub or very big bucket] might be a good way out, unless you can get to the lake and have a swim.
Personally, I will be sitting inside with my A/C running flat out, then go outside to warm up enough to go for a swim in the pool. Then I’ll go back inside to catch up on the cricket score and repeat the procedure. Mix that with a few beers and I think I’ll survive the heatwave easily.
C’mon Aussie c’mon, c’mon!!

And once again using the “logic” for which he’s justifiably reknown, WTC shores up his reputation as a massive tool.

So, where is the warning for the folks who go out to the lake and drink heaps of beer, whilst wearing sleeveless shirts and eat only fatty and salt-filled foods during a BBQ?
What about those attending the cricket and spend all day in the sun, getting burnt because they couldn’t afford premium seats in the shade, couldn’t afford to buy drinks from the ground but weren’t allowed to bring any in because of the entry rules [ Permitted items – Unopened Non-alcoholic beverages at or less than 600 ml]?
We’d also better warn people about leaving their pets, children and/or friends in vehicles too, as they will cook within minutes.
There won’t be any wind, so lots of water internally and externally [pool, bathtub or very big bucket] might be a good way out, unless you can get to the lake and have a swim.
Personally, I will be sitting inside with my A/C running flat out, then go outside to warm up enough to go for a swim in the pool. Then I’ll go back inside to catch up on the cricket score and repeat the procedure. Mix that with a few beers and I think I’ll survive the heatwave easily.
C’mon Aussie c’mon, c’mon!!

It’s funny because death date statistics quite clearly show way more people die in Winter than Summer. We should be having warnings about keeping warm instead.