Update: Record: Max temp so far today is 44.2C @ 03:24pm today. The last time we had two days over 43C in Melbourne was 1875 [Herald Sun]. We've never had three days in a row over 43C. Tomorrow's forecast is 43C.
Update: Time to top 40C: 40.1C @ 11:33am. I didn't win.
We started a poll at work for when it will get over 40C and how hot it will get (source B.O.M.)
I've said midday for over 40C and 45.1C for the max (Melbourne's max max was 45.6C on 13 January 1939). Other guesses at 11:20am to 1:30pm and as low as 44C.
I found yesterday's 43.4C max bearable but the minimum of 28.7C at 3am was a bit hard to take. It never got below 32C in our bedroom last night. There is only so much water spray and a ceiling fan can do.
Portable aircon is looking really good right now.
Did I mention I'm going to a gig tonight?