Bendigo has experienced its hottest night in nearly a year, with the mercury failing to fall below 23 degrees.
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While temperatures on Wednesday did not climb quite as high as forecast – the maximum reached was 37.2 degrees, rather than the expected 39 degrees – at midnight, the temperature was still a steamy 28.5.
The temperature did not fall below 25 degrees until after 4am on Thursday, and the lowest of the Bureau of Meteorology’s half-hourly readings was 23.3 degrees, at 5.30am.
The last time Bendigo experienced such a warm night was January 8, when the minimum temperature was 26.2 degrees.
It was a slightly cooler night in Redesdale, which at 6.30am recorded a minimum of 21.3 degrees.
Wednesday was the warmest day in Bendigo since February.
But conditions will be cooler on Thursday, with the city expecting a maximum of 32 degrees.
Echuca is forecast to reach 34 degrees, Redesdale 32, Maryborough 29, Castlemaine 29, and Kyneton 28.
Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
