Weather: Sweltering temperatures climb as heatwave sweeps NZ

My comment....it's certainly hot for NZ! With next the next few days expected to be even hotter. For the Americans reading this- that's temperatures in the 90's° F and predicted over 100° in some places. That may not be excessive in the USA- but here it's about as hot as it ever gets! Read more http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/01/weather-sweltering-temperatures-climb-as-heatwave-sweeps-nz.html Sweltering heat has continued to bake New Zealand on Saturday, with Wanaka reaching 35degC. There's a warning for those struggling to cope, with forecasters warning it will get hotter before it gets cooler. 40degC temperatures could hit next week - NIWA Record-breaking heat to continue across New Zealand Heatwave expected to bring hot days and warm muggy nights January is shaping up to be the hottest in recorded history. Climate scientist Jim Salinger said if the average temperature for the month slides up just half a degree it may be the hottest month in recorded history. The national average January temperature is 17.1C. Before the coming southern heatwave the average was sitting at 19.3C making it the hottest ever. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11980887