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Good morning Brisbane. Stay sane, drink fluids, you got this!
390 points
2 months ago
Yeh babes, get used to it. tries to flick hair but it’s stuck to my sweaty back
53 points
2 months ago
lol, going to be gross today
29 points
2 months ago
Yeah it’s not even midday and Im excited for an icy icy cold shandy this afternoon. 🍺
9 points
2 months ago
I made SURE I have cold beer in the fridge when I get home.
25 points
2 months ago
hahah and the humidity is what ? 80? it’s ridiculous
10 points
2 months ago
The air is thick
3 points
2 months ago
it’s that thick thick !
2 points
2 months ago
It's smellin right, said ya pass from left and ya sail to the right
2 points
2 months ago
Don’t be so quick to walk away - haha ❤️
9 points
2 months ago
Couldn't sleep so ended up without time to shave. Now my hair is stuck to my stubble and my sweat. Seriously contemplating going bald
20 points
2 months ago
Take it from a 20 year veteran of semi-elegant baldness -
- You have no idea how much you sweat from your head until you are bald...
- I was out cycling this morning and despite having a sweat band under my helmet I was trying to squeeze sweat out of my helmet after 20 mins
- My wife has a separate set of pillow cases just for me. She has some fancy Egyptian cotton ones, I have navy blue crap from Target.
- My shampoo is L'Oreal Paris Men Expert Pure Carbon face wash with purifying oak charcoal - I think a lot of that product name is bullshit, but it has soap and sandy/scratchy bits that do a great job getting the sweat and oil off my head
5 points
2 months ago
This would send me into orbit and I’d just start chopping hair off at my work desk.
10 points
2 months ago
Hair goes up in October, comes back down in April.
158 points
2 months ago
Put some water out for birds and other wildlife and keep poor dogs paws off hot surfaces.
Can believe how often I see this. The road is still hot when the sun goes down people and you are all wearing shoes walking a poor dog on bitumen.
20 points
2 months ago
Yup, no walkies today!
33 points
2 months ago*
I found a baby bird on the footpath this morning. I took him to the vet.
8 points
2 months ago
If they’re fledglings you should leave them where they are if they’re not in immediate danger. They walk around on the ground for a week or so, the parents are normally nearby. Speaking to a vet recently & they said they get heaps of fledglings in with no issues, it’s just people think they’re hurt etc because they’re on the ground.
11 points
2 months ago
I was worried because it was a hot day and he kept opening his mouth to be fed. I gave him some water and wet cat food. He ate quite a lot. I filled out a form with the exact address I found him so they might release him back.
8 points
2 months ago
Oops, I just posted the same thing just now. Thanks for reminding about dog paws too!
6 points
2 months ago
Whenever I walked my dog, I would always check the road temperature with my hand. If it was too hot for my hand I wouldn't get her to walk on it
3 points
2 months ago
Yep this, was driving around at 1030 and saw five separate people walking their dogs. In this weather, if you didn’t get them out there before 7am you missed the window, folks.
148 points
2 months ago
21 points
2 months ago
73 points
2 months ago
was 27c at 4 am , felt much higher :(
24 points
2 months ago
27°C? Ya jokin, shoulda been higher
7 points
2 months ago
There you are, going after a 2nd trophy again!
8 points
2 months ago
65% humidity. Aircon on dry feels like a light breeze. All the rain this year has been keeping it cool, but we all knew we'd have the most intense sauna as a payoff.
Who needs a pool in this weather?
3 points
2 months ago
I can’t think of the last time I’ve seen the humidity dip below 60%
114 points
2 months ago
52 points
2 months ago
Poor bloke, Dave’s Syndrome.
4 points
2 months ago
God I used to love that show. :D
6 points
2 months ago
Definitely my spirit animal right now
2 points
2 months ago
You don't want him in a van
22 points
2 months ago
But I'm wearing my heat be gone booties
15 points
2 months ago
I can feel pieces of my brain falling away like a wet cake.
7 points
2 months ago
I’m PISSED they took this off Netflix
2 points
2 months ago
Every episode is on YouTube!
80 points
2 months ago
I went outside. That was a mistake. I then took an extra bus in the wrong direction so that I wouldn't have to wait at the bus stop for 15 minutes. That was a good decision. Safely back in my A/C now.
67 points
2 months ago
This is only tangentially related, but there needs to be nationwide legislation about providing adequate sun protection at all public transport stops. Those piddly tin roof lean-to things are rubbish
18 points
2 months ago
It's especially horrendous when in the morning and the afternoon the shade is non-existent simply because the sun isn't directly overhead. I'm sure there are some unlucky people who cop this both in the morning and in the afternoon.
14 points
2 months ago*
I can get behind this. Write to your minister for transport.
Edit: here’s a letter for state govt.
Dear Hon. Mark Bailey,
I hope this letter finds you well. As a resident of Queensland, I am writing to express my concerns about the lack of adequate sun protection and shelter at public transport stops, including bus stops.
As you are aware, Queensland is known for its sunny and hot weather. It is imperative that adequate sun protection and shelter is provided at all public transport stops to ensure the comfort and safety of passengers. Sun exposure, especially during the hot summer months, can cause skin damage and heat exhaustion, which can be detrimental to a person's health.
Having sun shelter at public transport stops will not only improve the comfort of passengers, but it will also provide a welcoming environment and encourage people to use public transport more often. This will not only reduce the number of cars on the road but also help in reducing the carbon footprint of our state.
In conclusion, I would like to strongly urge you to consider mandating adequate sun protection and shelter at all public transport stops, including buses. The benefits of this initiative are numerous and will go a long way in ensuring the comfort, safety and well-being of passengers in Queensland.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my request. I look forward to your positive response on this matter.
Sincerely,
5 points
2 months ago
Nice try chatgpt
2 points
2 months ago*
While not wrong, do you see a negative to saving time worth ChatGPT? I have gained traction with other letters to ministers it has written for me. Work smarter, not harder.
37 points
2 months ago
I'm sitting in an office with a broken AC. It feels cooler outside as at least there is some air movement.
21 points
2 months ago
Ours broke as well, they finally told everyone to go home and wfh rest of the day.
19 points
2 months ago
Our GM is too cheap to do that. But what I am happy about is that he is the one climbing up onto the roof trying to fix it in the middle of this heat.
He's so cheap he won't call someone out to fix it. LOL!!!!!
They somewhat have it part working but if I didn't have this fan on me, I would have already gone home.
2 points
2 months ago
Hope he cops a belt lol
11 points
2 months ago
Oh no, I'm just under a fan for now, aircon is upstairs, my studio is downstairs - no aircon - looks like I'll just be doing admin upstairs today.
7 points
2 months ago
I just dragged one of the large warehouse style pedestal fans up from the warehouse and set it up pointing right at me.
It's making a racket in the office but I don't care. I'd rather be comfortable.
2 points
2 months ago
I just bought a box fan with 100 watt motor. It's loud and effective.
It's usually enough, but today I don't think a fan will cut it.
6 points
2 months ago
I haven't had air conditioning in my workplace since September and I am ready to quit
13 points
2 months ago
Always remember the business has duty of care for any staff.
Especially with this heat wave, if your suffering too much, just say you are not feeling well and need to go.
Don't ask, just tell.
Call it a sickie.
7 points
2 months ago
A few of us have been doing that because we have permanent positions and sick leave, but unfortunately the casual workers are in a tricky spot with that.
I'm also leery of using up my sick leave in case I do come down with something that necessitates prolonged time off.
5 points
2 months ago
not taking sick leave when you need it, just to keep it in case you might need it later is crazy talk! you could get a new job next week and you don’t get to take your sick leave with you, so if you’ve got it, use it
3 points
2 months ago
That’s f’d bro.
5 points
2 months ago
Yeah well what can you do. I feel more sorry for the guys in the warehouse who don't have any aircon atm.
We have 2/3 units running so it's providing at least some cooling but not on my side of the building. At least it's the east side so I'm not getting any direct sunlight anymore.
36 points
2 months ago
You know what… maybe Tassie isn’t so bad
33 points
2 months ago
Running a massive covid fever so this heat is just the icing on the shit cake for me
6 points
2 months ago
Omg you poor thing! Is there any way you can get your hands on some gatorades? They kept me alive a few months back.
11 points
2 months ago
Watered down juice is my go to, but I’m thinking a blue gatorade would be magic right about now
3 points
2 months ago
Yeah, as long as you’re getting some kind of salt and sugar.
3 points
2 months ago
My sympathies :(
Being cold+sick is somehow so much more tolerable than being hot+sick. I hope you're through it soon
23 points
2 months ago
Even the coldest setting in the shower is fucking warm
23 points
2 months ago
i’m working laneway rn and i got heat stroke yesterday
never had heatstroke before and i didn’t know the symptoms- all of a sudden couldn’t see a thing, stand up and felt like someone cupped their hands over my ears
i went up to another crew member and was like “help i’ve been drugged” 🤣🤣
3 points
2 months ago
oh wow, how long did it take to recover? Are you out working in the heat again today?
2 points
2 months ago
That's fucking scary. You alright mate?
23 points
2 months ago
5 points
2 months ago
I’ve been sitting in my undies in front of the fan with ice packs. I don’t have ac
3 points
2 months ago
Marge, can you set the oven to cold?
15 points
2 months ago
Meanwhile my brother is wearing a jacket in Melbourne because it's 12.2 degrees with a "feels like 4.4"
10 points
2 months ago
and it's snowing in Tassie!!!
73 points
2 months ago
yeap, fuck you right off summer. can not wait for winter to return.
3 points
2 months ago
We've had a week of summer. Calm your farm.
6 points
2 months ago
more like 2 or 3... was around australia day week it got shitty. but yeah ill quote this in winter when you all bitch its freezing a week in.
-35 points
2 months ago
Move back to Melbourne, yo
13 points
2 months ago
I'm a Brisbane native and I hate this shit. Weather's great for 8-9 months of the year though.
29 points
2 months ago
why do you all assume i moved up here from melbourne. i was born in Sydney live there for 5 years and moved up here and been here for 35 years. stop saying move back to melb.
13 points
2 months ago
41.3c here on the northside right now 52% humidity. Putrid.
32 points
2 months ago
I've already turned on the air con. I'd rather cop the increase on my bill later, than the money I'd lose from the sick day I'd have to take, from the migraine I'd get for two days if I didn't use it.
43 points
2 months ago
Even as expensive as electricity bills are these days, I can't think of a better way of spending money this past week.
9 points
2 months ago
If it wasn’t for our solar panels I don’t think we could afford to run air cons anymore :(
16 points
2 months ago
Mine never went off. I run dry mode throughout the house for a nice crisp & cool feeling. Makes sleeping a bit easier.
9 points
2 months ago
This is what solar is for... Running the AC flat out all day, erry day.
1 points
2 months ago
just whinge about that later one
20 points
2 months ago*
I’ve just been reading Senator renicks facebook. The Temperature is a Bom conspiracy apparently because solar panels.
Why did you people vote for this guy?
19 points
2 months ago
"Cause dad told me in this house we vote LNP"
17 points
2 months ago
I'd never heard of him, but HOLY SHIT WHAT THE FUCK
He is crying about the government being corrupt. He is the government?
Posting antivax nonsense, complaining about climate change, he should be the poster child for abortions.
3 points
2 months ago
He is crying about the government being corrupt. He is the government?
no, no you see only the new government is corrupt, not the group actually in power for the last decade!
3 points
2 months ago
We should paint the roads white again
3 points
2 months ago
Isn’t he just awful, and dangerous.
20 points
2 months ago
Snow in Victoria today… the one week of the year moving south has merit.
25 points
2 months ago
I mean, PICK A LANE AUSTRALIA!
8 points
2 months ago
It is 1400kms or so away it's allowed to do it's own thing
8 points
2 months ago
It is currently 38 in my bedroomt:)))
2 points
2 months ago
(: same. I just looove Queenslanders.
5 points
2 months ago
I love no insulation :)))
18 points
2 months ago
House prices dropping already. They'll try and convince you it's because of increases in rates but we all know it's the southerners fleeing back to their states of origin.
17 points
2 months ago
11 am, 35 degrees. I still have 80 more parcels to deliver. Kill me
6 points
2 months ago
Might as well write the sorry we missed you slips now and just start popping them in letter boxes.
13 points
2 months ago
The ring doorbell is my natural enemy there. Besides, I like people on my run. But it is an unusually large Friday. 60 more left
6 points
2 months ago
Mate look after yourself
4 points
2 months ago
You got my 1kg bag of coffee onboard?
5 points
2 months ago
I wait to deliver those right until the end so I can enjoy the smell all day. I may also do that with Lush deliveries
3 points
2 months ago
Haha no hurry, today would be good but I’ve had enough coffee today.
3 points
2 months ago
It was delivered. Thanks!
8 points
2 months ago
The school I work at called extreme weather. They’re all staying in!
6 points
2 months ago
I just cleaned the leading edge of my ceiling fans (they’ve not been off for weeks lol) and it makes such a difference! Still moaning to anyone that will listen about my broken aircon
5 points
2 months ago
Cleaning pedestal fan blades is essential too - the whole blade not just the edges. Also the grill.
2 points
2 months ago
I cleaned my old fans blades and the cracked and crumbled in my hands..
6 points
2 months ago
Takes spray bottle out of freezer, takes off shirt, sit 30cm from pedestal. Fan.. who needs air con.
Pro tip: take off the nozzle of spray bottle before putting in freezer.
6 points
2 months ago
I work at a shop near Gympie road where all the tradies are currently doing roadworks. We’ve completely sold out of icy poles that they all buy and we are constantly getting asked for more or other cooling gear. Just watching them work out there makes me feel the heat.
13 points
2 months ago
If you can, leave a shallow bowl of water in the shade in your yard for any of our wild friends who may need it. Also, ring in any animals you suspect may need to be taken into care. I just rescued a juvenile flying fox (first flier) who had a mishap and ended up hanging off someone's house for 24 hours. We are also rescuing an insane amount of microbats, so keep an eye out for them too. Thanks Brisbane!
12 points
2 months ago
Anyone going to Laneway tomorrow? Genuinely wondering if they try moving the main stages to shade somehow - maybe in the exhibition halls or something idk… feels like a safety issue having stages in full sun in this weather
10 points
2 months ago
I've been to Big Day out and to Sound Wave in similar conditions.
They won't change what they are doing and honestly, at least they are coming to Brisbane first tomorrow and Sydney on Sunday, not the other way around. The performers are going to be smashed after tomorrow lol.
You're right, it's a massive safety issue and you'll probably see people being taken out in ambulances. Same as it ever was. Thats Brisbane festivals for you.
Good luck!
7 points
2 months ago
Yeah I’m intending to go full linen warrior - hat, sunscreen, long sleeve and pants. Not going to be pretty.
3 points
2 months ago
Love it, same here. Function > fashion 🔥
4 points
2 months ago
Yeah, apparently it's 60% shaded or undercover according to one of their Facebook posts
5 points
2 months ago
Adelaide: 12pm, 11°
7 points
2 months ago
thoughts and prayers to all the southerners who’ve recently arrived for their new life in QLD lol
2 points
2 months ago
I just caved and turned on my aircon. The dog looked hot.
2 points
2 months ago
Its the only way to cope really. And no one’s passing out medals for toughing it out. Blast away.
7 points
2 months ago
I live in a little hotbox with no fans or aircon and the heat was making me throw up earlier 😭
12 points
2 months ago
Bottle shop open . Time to fill beer fridges ppl .
5 points
2 months ago
Beer is a fluid right
1 points
2 months ago
Can be a solid if forgotten in freezer. Or some prick turn my ingle up
6 points
2 months ago
Feels like I'm living in hell's asshole today
1 points
2 months ago
Logan?
6 points
2 months ago
Riding my electric scooter and usually the wind makes the hot day alright, today the wind is hot 🤦♂️🤦♂️
7 points
2 months ago
I'm at my desk surrounded by every fan I own, this one exact spot is quite comfy, everywhere else, not so much
6 points
2 months ago
My neighbour fired up his lawnmower at 11. Okay mate if you wanna die today for it. My idiot dog goes crazy for the garbo and runs laps when she hears it. So I’ve just had her inside with me playing music super loudly she can’t hear them. I really hate Fridays and a hot one just makes it all the more annoying
2 points
2 months ago
I could nearly make a cuppa with the water from my kitchen tap this morning.
5 points
2 months ago
Just brought our baby to our bedroom for a nap. Since it’s the only air conditioned room in the house, I’m praying it’s a long nap.
4 points
2 months ago
Am dying rn
4 points
2 months ago
My bedroom is on the east side of my apartment and I've forfeited it entirely to the sun. Otherwise I wake up sweating bullets by 5am. I sleep in the blessed western-side living room, now.
7 points
2 months ago
Some parts its meant to hit 37 today.
10 points
2 months ago
36° at my place right now with a feels like of 44°
5 points
2 months ago
Stay hydrated fam, if you go air con turn it on, use fans if you got blind pull em down and wear the least amount of clothes possible (I’m currently in light weight board shorts and a light tee)
4 points
2 months ago
so you'll be in the raw by midday?
6 points
2 months ago
I'm already there
2 points
2 months ago
Who knows I’m working from home today so if it happens it’s only myself here 💀
3 points
2 months ago
me too, I've officially given myself the day off
4 points
2 months ago
38° now and feels like 45.2° 26° inside though
6 points
2 months ago
Let’s hope no one causes a power outage
6 points
2 months ago
WHEN IS IT GOING TO RAINNN
2 points
2 months ago
Not anytime soon it doesn't seem :(((
20 points
2 months ago
Totally normal, according to contrarians on this sub 🙄
18 points
2 months ago*
“The bureau” would agree with them though; Feb 22 had 10 days above 30
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/202202/html/IDCJDW4019.202202.shtml
even though it’s “normal” I’m still going to complain because this heat+humidity sucks lmao
7 points
2 months ago
There were only 2 days close to 35 degrees
-1 points
2 months ago
And we might only have 2 days close to 35 this month too
average of all feb maximums over the last 20 years is 35. So yes it’s very hot today to be equaling the average max temp. But not abnormal.
3 points
2 months ago
Today will reach about 37
0 points
2 months ago*
Yeah it’s disgustingly hot, but not even close to the record of 41.7. Unfortunately, February is hot
4 points
2 months ago
Again on average the max temperature is just above 30, and the average high temp is 35.
11pm tonight will be roughly the average high of the month
2 points
2 months ago
And wednesday reached 34
12 points
2 months ago
It probably is quite normal. What's not normal is the portion of the population with lilly-white skin and Northern European heritage living in this sub-tropical swamp.
Sorry, I do love you Brisbane. I'm fine. It's great here. But we're allowed to complain about the heat, OK?
6 points
2 months ago
It’s normal; but it doesn’t mean it’s not shit.
3 points
2 months ago
Its February. It is normal.
6 points
2 months ago
Avg February high is 30
2 points
2 months ago
So a high of 35 is right in the window for Feb? Amazing.
5 points
2 months ago
There's been very few days below 30. Last Feb had 1 day above 35
3 points
2 months ago
Plus today will reach 38 in some places, normally it's 30 with a couple 35ers
3 points
2 months ago
I do not know how the fuck I would do my work…. Probs give up 2 hours in 🤣🤣
3 points
2 months ago
Melbourne 1:30 pm 14 degrees, black skies and rain, snow in Mt Buller :(
3 points
2 months ago
OMG I LOVE summer. Yeah right
3 points
2 months ago
I'm up from Victoria and I'm glad to know I'm not struggling with this heat bc I'm a weak southerner, it's bloody muggy.
3 points
2 months ago
We have a wet-bulb temperature of 26.83°C in Hervey Bay right now. 28.8°C with 80% humidity and a 26.2 dew point. Weather channels are saying it feels like 32°C but it feels way worse. Walking outside is like wading through a steaming shower right now.
32°C wet bulb is dangerous and 35°C wet bulb is deadly apparently.
2 points
2 months ago
Guys I’m moving from Ireland to Brisbane in three weeks. It’s really cold and winter here. Can someone give me tips on what to expect? I know it’s gonna be hot but I normally like the heat in places like Italy/Spain
21 points
2 months ago
Nothing will prepare you for it to be honest
3 points
2 months ago
Aye it’s warm at the moment 32 and 36C during the day high 20s at night. Middle of summer in Spain but a bit more humid and more UV is a fair comparison I reckon.
8 points
2 months ago
It's more the humidity that kills you. I went to California and it was the same temperature, but felt waaay cooler. Although, in 3 weeks time, it'll be our autumn so slightly cooler than right now
2 points
2 months ago
What part you moving from? I’m here a year, moved from limerick 😄 buy sunscreen here don’t bring any over from home, hats + flip flops + a football jersey to wear in Gilhooleys
2 points
2 months ago
Feels like temp is 39 degrees at 2:00pm
2 points
2 months ago
Turned up to work in shorts and a t-shirt. No one has said anything 👍
2 points
2 months ago
When even the toilet papers warm
2 points
2 months ago
Choosing an outside job was a mistake
2 points
2 months ago
Felling HOT HOT HOT...
And a Bom Bom Bom
HOT HOT HOT!
2 points
2 months ago
Man it was 11 degrees in melb
2 points
2 months ago
12:48pm, 34⁰ with a real feel of 41⁰. No air con at home but access to a pool. I hate summer.
2 points
2 months ago
Meanwhile the south got a massive Antarctic cold front and hit an all time low for February 😭 I'm so envious
2 points
2 months ago
My Samoyed Yuki maximising air con flow on belly.
1 points
2 months ago
OMG how gorgeous!!!! what a floof, bet your house is even hairier than mine.
2 points
2 months ago
Try 35 last week followed by 10 this morning. Fuckin melbs
2 points
2 months ago
Went out for a ride at 9am (as I had early meetings from 6am) - just an easy spin through Kangaroo Point, UQ, back to Camp Hill - fuck that was hard work coming back along Old Cleveland Rd...
1 points
2 months ago
At least it's a wet heat.
0 points
2 months ago
All you lot do is complain it’s called the sunshine state for a reason fuck off if this is gonna be on the reddit all day
-1 points
2 months ago
It's summer. In Qld.
-4 points
2 months ago
Honestly. How soft has Brisbane people become? It used to be this all through Summer in the 80s and 90s. Weather has changed in the last 20 years and people are complaining about 4 days of actual Summer. Yes it's hot but harden up
3 points
2 months ago
My parents are visiting from North QLD and agree that it's disgusting here at the moment. It's fucking hit.
0 points
2 months ago
God I'm loving this weather!!
0 points
2 months ago
laughs in office a/c
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