Beating the heat in Deniliquin
Locals and visitors alike flocked to the river and the Deniliquin pool to escape the sweltering heat at the weekend.
By Jess EveringhamDeniliquin sizzled on Saturday as the temperature peaked at 45.9°C, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
It was the hottest day so far in the heatwave that brought tops of 41.9°C on Friday and 39.7°C on Sunday.
Temperatures equal to or higher than Saturday’s maximum have only been recorded in Deniliquin 13 times since the year 1900.
Relief is predicted to arrive tomorrow, with a maximum of just 28°C predicted.
The extreme heat sent locals and tourists either into the water or in front of the air conditioning.
Deniliquin Swim Centre co-ordinator Katrina Ives said about 500 people came through the pool on each day of the weekend.
She said most either came at 9.30am, or between 5pm and 6pm.
Ms Ives said it was the most people seen at the pool in ‘‘a couple of years’’.
Tourists seemed to favour McLean Beach on Saturday morning, with most beach-goers hailing from Melbourne.
In the meantime, the Deniliquin RSL Club was using the heatwave as a marketing tool, using Facebook to advertise its air conditioning.
The dangerous fire conditions are expected to continue today, with a top of 40°C and 37km/h winds.
However, the temperature will drop dramatically tomorrow with just 28°C expected, before highs of 34°C and 39°C predicted for Thursday and Friday respectively.
Saturday should be slightly cooler with 35°C predicted, 31°C on Sunday and 32°C for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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