Talking about the weather

I know it’s superficial and predictable to discuss the weather, but today is an exception. For those of you who don’t live in my vicinity, today it is expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius in Sydney (that's 109 in fahrenheit). Currently it is apparently 39.3 degrees outside and rising. I'm in no hurry to go out and verify that. The entire state of New South Wales is covered in fire danger ratings ranging from “very high” to “catastrophic” (which hopefully won’t be realised). For the Sydney region it is “extreme”. I would have worked from home today except I had to come in for a meeting. What is not good about this is that the walk home is about 4.5 kms, and it is supposed to still be 40 degrees at 6 pm, and THEN still be 35 degrees at midnight. Argh! I also completely ridiculously forgot to bring a hat, and the UV index is “extreme”. I might have to think about alternatives for getting home.

Oh well, if it doesn’t kill me, somehow it will make me stronger. And tomorrow we are expecting 25 degrees and drizzle. Nice.