Toowoomba Regional Council is advising residents to take sensible precautions to guard against the worst effects of the extreme heat that is forecast across the Region and much of Queensland in the coming days.
He said the Bureau’s forecast indicated the Toowoomba Region would be affected by severe heatwave conditions, which would see both minimum and maximum temperatures recorded in the next three days far higher than the average seasonal temperatures for January.
Temperatures for centres like Oakey, Cecil Plains, Pittsworth, Millmerran and Clifton and surrounding areas are predicted to reach the high 30-degree range in the coming days, along with an extreme UV index figure.)
“Extreme heat can be particularly dangerous, and residents should take measures to avoid working outdoors, especially in the middle of the day,” Mayor McDonald said.
Toowoomba Regional Council
22 Jan 2025
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