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Yeah, I grew up in Adelaide where low 40s were regular occurrences throughout summer, and that's damn hot. I don't think I've ever experienced 120F (~49c). I g

Yeah, I grew up in Adelaide where low 40s were regular occurrences throughout summer, and that's damn hot. I don't think I've ever experienced 120F (~49c). I guess I wouldn't be worried about dying personally, but I definitely wouldn't want to be outside for too long. Older people though? That probably is potentially fatal.

prawn 4y ago
I'm in Adelaide and high 40s is approaching a record. Think we had the record or close to it a few years ago at around 47C. As you said, heatwaves of 40-45 happen now and then but that's generally the peak of it, for now. I'm guessing @grecy is rounding up.