2014 Adelaide heatwave

Weather event in Adelaide, Australia The 2014 Adelaide heatwave was a heat wave that occurred in Adelaide, South Australia in both January and February 2014. The heatwaves were so strong that it broke records, becoming the hottest summer ever recorded in Adelaide.http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/02/11/3942071.htm Adelaide's hottest summer on record ABC Online 4 June 2014 11 February 2014 Although there were no deaths directly linked to the heatwave as of 2015, there were at least 136 heat-related hospital admissions recorded.Adelaide is the hottest city on Earth today - and CFS warns of extreme bushfire danger on Friday 16 January 2014 20 December 2015 The Advertiser http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/adelaide-is-the-hottest-city-on-earth-today-and-cfs-warns-of-extreme-bushfire-danger-on-friday/story-fnl1ee8j-1226802735418?sv=23ebd1c964f2deb1792dad4abffa2df9 14 January was the 4th hottest day recorded in Adelaide, at 45.1 °C °F.Adelaide in January 2014, South Australian Bureau of Meteorology Statistics Adelaide's record breaking temperatures during the heatwaves: Hottest February day – 44.7 °C °F on 2 February 2014. Roseworthy recorded 46 °C, the second year in which Roseworthy reached such a temperature.South Australia sizzles through hot weather Victor Harbor Times January 2013 http://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/story/1217645/south-australia-sizzles-through-hot-weather/ 20 December 2015http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-16/forecast-winds-pose-fire-risk-tomorrow/5203906 Final day of heatwave could most dangerous, CFS warns ABC Online 17 January 2014 20 December 2015 Record number of days exceeding 40 °C °F during the summer months (December, January and February) – 13. Record number of days exceeding 42 °C °F during a calendar year - 9. Record number of consecutive days exceeding 42 °C °F – 5. References See also Climate of Adelaide Heat wave Climate change in Australia Category:History of Adelaide Category:Environment of South Australia