Extreme weather events in Melbourne

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A church destroyed by the 1918 Brighton tornado Brighton-tornado.jpg
A church destroyed by the 1918 Brighton tornado
Flash flooding in the intersection of Flinders and Spencer Streets during the 2010 Melbourne thunderstorm. 2010 Melbourne storm flooding Spencer and Flinders Streets.jpg
Flash flooding in the intersection of Flinders and Spencer Streets during the 2010 Melbourne thunderstorm.

Extreme weather events in Melbourne , Australia have occurred on multiple occasions. The city has experienced a number of highly unusual weather events and extremes of weather. An increase in heat waves and record breaking temperatures in the 21st century has led to much discussion over the effects of climate change in the country. [1] [2]

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List of weather events

Highest and lowest temperatures

Candles suffering the effects of Melbourne's hottest recorded temperature of 46.4 degC (115.5 degF) on 7 February 2009 Candles in the heat.JPG
Candles suffering the effects of Melbourne's hottest recorded temperature of 46.4 °C (115.5 °F) on 7 February 2009

Many of the hottest days recorded in Melbourne occurred during major heatwaves which precipitated large firestorms:

Melbourne's warmest overnight temperature was 30.5 °C (86.9 °F) on 1 February 1902 and 29 January 2009.

Melbourne's coldest daytime temperature was 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) on 4 July 1901.

Melbourne's coldest temperature ever was −2.8 °C (27.0 °F) on 21 July 1869. [52]

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