Sizzling in South Aus

If you're wondering about the weather in Adelaide, you can check the forecast here:

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS10034.shtml

And we're making headlines:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/29/2476856.htm

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24975111-12377,00.html
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,27574,24975204-2682,00.html

This is a choice quote:
Commuters were warned last night that the city's public transport system is "not out of the woods yet" after it literally buckled under the strain of extraordinary 45C heat yesterday.The closing of the Noarlunga train line and tram services sparked confusion on North Terrace during the afternoon city peak hour.

A section of the line at Clarence Park buckled in the extreme heat and repair crews were last night trying to straighten the line for the first service this morning.

Acting Transport Minister Paul Holloway said "similar issues may occur on rail services over the continuing unprecedented heatwave over the coming days".
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,27574,24975204-2682,00.html

They're not kidding. Check out the tracks:

Now, that's just begging to have a train derail. And the authorities have closed the national parks:

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/heatwave-shows-climate-scientists-are-right-wong-says/1419596.aspx

...and we're dreaming of winter. Or New Zealand.

Ciao for now,
MK