Monitoring heat waves this summer
/About heat waves
Heatwaves are calculated using the forecast maximum and minimum temperatures over the next three days, comparing this to actual temperatures over the previous thirty days, and then comparing these same three days to the 'normal' temperatures expected for that particular location. Using this calculation takes into account people's ability to adapt to the heat. For example, the same high temperature will be felt differently by residents in Moree compared to those in Orange, who are not used to the higher range of temperatures experienced in Moree. The full forecast can be accessed here: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/
The synoptic chart has a high east of Brisbane and one east of Tasmania, trapping heat from Australia’s red centre across NSW and Qld this week. Weeks 2-4 of December should see temperatures return to more average levels, once this passes.
