Brace yourselves, because a massive heatwave is spreading across Western Queensland this weekend!
An area of severe to extreme heatwave conditions across northern and central Queensland, with low intensity conditions extending over much of the remainder of northern Queensland.
- BOM Queensland
A Queensland Health spokesperson has urged Queenslanders to take precautions against dehydration and other heat-related conditions, and to be aware of related symptoms including high body temps, headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, dry skin, and fainting. If serious symptoms are evident, residents are encouraged to seek emergency treatment.
There’s also other dangers to be aware of through the heatwave, like metal seatbelts that turn into branding irons under the sun, jellyfish, and unattractive tan lines.
The good news is that there are plenty of ways to combat the heat. Our top suggestions include:
- Drinking LOTS of water
- Staying indoors when possible (can’t get enough of that aircon!)
- Wearing a wet bandana around your neck
- Swimming or taking cool showers
- ICE CREAM and LOTS of it! (Zooper Doopers are, of course, an appropriate alternative for the dairy intolerant)
And of course, you can’t overemphasise the Slip, Slop, Slap method…
JB had a chat about the heat in the West and of course the reminder to take extra care of your pets this weekend.