#VicHeatwave UPDATE - Victoria is also still in the grips of the heatwave ravaging the southern states. * Melbourne city reached a high of 43.9 at 03:14pm with the hottest recording for the day so far going to Walpeup RS with a high of 44.4 at 03:11pm. * Melbournes rail operator Metro is urging commuters who can leave work early to do so as it expects to take many of its trains out of service this afternoon due to the extreme heat. * Fire rating across the state currently ranges from very high to severe and a total state-wide fire ban remains in place. * At the Australian Open Tennis the extreme heat policy has been applied which means ALL play on outside courts has been suspended. * 12,000 customers in Frankston are currently without power - authorities are working to fix the problem. * Unscheduled power outages are still possible throughout the afternoon and evening due to the heavy demand. ~ Jamie and Kerri To stay up to date with current fire incidences visit the CFA on Facebook or visit their website cfa.vic.gov.au/ https://facebook/cfavic?fref=ts
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 05:26:24 +0000
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