It’s the first day of summer, and it’s forecast to be a scorcher, with a top of 37 degrees predicted in Perth.
If we reach 37.4 degrees, the day will officially be the hottest start to summer on record, with the last time the city reached the temperature being nearly 50 years ago, in 1979.
The mercury will soar to 37 degrees in Perth on Monday.Credit: WAtoday
Further north, a severe heatwave warning is in place for the Kimberley, including Fitzroy Crossing and just east of Broome.
People in the warning areas are urged to seek a place to keep cool, as the hot temperatures can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
The hot weather coincides with a plea from Surf Life Saving WA general manager Chris Peck to be aware of the dangers when heading to the beach, with 13 drowning deaths recorded in WA last summer, more than twice the previous year.
“Last summer was one of our worst on record, and we’re desperate not to see a repeat of those statistics again this year. That’s why, we are asking beachgoers to really consider their personal safety before going in the water,” he said.
“100% of coastal drowning deaths last season occurred away from the red and yellow flags and our lifesaving services.”
Top locations for rescues performed by Surf Life Saving WA services last season were:
- Scarborough
- Trigg
- Secret Harbour
- City Beach
- Fremantle
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