11 December, 2017

Melbourne weather: Summer's soggy start to make way for a one-day heatwave

After a soggy start to summer, Melburnians are set for a scorcher this week as the mercury climbs toward 40 degrees.
After a wet start to summer, Melbourne will have a one-day heatwave this week.
After a wet start to summer, Melbourne will have a one-day heatwave this week.
But those hoping to relegate their coats to the back of their wardrobes should know Victoria's weather is a fickle mistress, with the hot weather lasting for one day only.
Wednesday's temperature is forecast to reach a baking 36 degrees with the overnight minimum an equally oppressive 22 degrees before a cool change sweeps through.

"There will be a weak change on Wednesday evening followed by a cold front early Thursday morning so it's just the one hot day. I wouldn't call it a heatwave or anything," warned Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Rod Dickson.


Read the Melbourne Age story by Ebony Bowden - “Melbourne weather: Summer's soggy start to make way for a one-day heatwave.”

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