2021 Weather Thread
Jan 26th 2021, 1:26 pm
#63
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Re: 2021 Weather Thread
Warmest winter ever in Hungary, so far. In Budapest January daytime temps have averaged over freezing and nightime just under freezing.
Summary of last few years -
I remember that cold winter very well and, as for the following one, one week we went to school in the snow and a week later had class outside in scorching sunshine.
Summary of last few years -
Within the last few years, January 2017 was the coldest winter since 1901, when Hungary’s lakes and rivers were frozen due to the long-standing minuses. However, January 2018 was the sixth warmest winter with mild weather. That year, winter arrived at the end of February, beginning of March, accompanied by countrywide snowing, reported the expert, adding that “European forecasts also confirm that this year’s winter will be milder than the average.”
Last edited by Expatrick; Jan 26th 2021 at 1:29 pm.
With temps below freezing for at least the next 2 weeks, it’s not likely to go anytime soon. 
Feb 2nd 2021, 3:48 am
#68
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Re: 2021 Weather Thread
Just for a change, it's hot. Smoke from a bushfire in the Perth hills makes it impossible to go outside. Some poor souls have received the dreaded warning.
- You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
- For people within the marked Incident Area (the black shaded area within the map), it’s too late to leave and leaving now would be deadly.
- You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
- You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
- If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.
- Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots.
Feb 2nd 2021, 3:59 am
#69
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Re: 2021 Weather Thread
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
Just for a change, it's hot. Smoke from a bushfire in the Perth hills makes it impossible to go outside. Some poor souls have received the dreaded warning.
- You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
- For people within the marked Incident Area (the black shaded area within the map), it’s too late to leave and leaving now would be deadly.
- You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
- You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
- If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.
- Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots.
Feb 2nd 2021, 12:52 pm
#70
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: City of Broad Shoulders
Posts: 59,899
Re: 2021 Weather Thread
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
Just for a change, it's hot. Smoke from a bushfire in the Perth hills makes it impossible to go outside. Some poor souls have received the dreaded warning.
- You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
- For people within the marked Incident Area (the black shaded area within the map), it’s too late to leave and leaving now would be deadly.
- You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
- You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
- If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.
- Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/we...4-81bdfeb4efcd
Last edited by Lion in Winter; Feb 2nd 2021 at 12:57 pm.
Feb 2nd 2021, 2:15 pm
#71
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Re: 2021 Weather Thread
Dozens of home lost but no reports of loss of life, hopefully it'll stay that way.
I can hear helicopters and aerial tankers as they travel to and from the fire. The smoke's really bad.
This pic from Perth city gives an idea of the scale of the fire.
I can hear helicopters and aerial tankers as they travel to and from the fire. The smoke's really bad.
This pic from Perth city gives an idea of the scale of the fire.
Feb 2nd 2021, 2:26 pm
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Re: 2021 Weather Thread
Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
Dozens of home lost but no reports of loss of life, hopefully it'll stay that way.
I can hear helicopters and aerial tankers as they travel to and from the fire. The smoke's really bad.
This pic from Perth city gives an idea of the scale of the fire.
I can hear helicopters and aerial tankers as they travel to and from the fire. The smoke's really bad.
This pic from Perth city gives an idea of the scale of the fire.
Nasty.
Is this climate change at work, or has it always been this way?
Feb 2nd 2021, 2:34 pm
#73
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Re: 2021 Weather Thread
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Nasty.
Is this climate change at work, or has it always been this way?
Is this climate change at work, or has it always been this way?
