It has been a warm festive season for Echuca, and temperatures are set to rise again right up until New Year’s Day.
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The mercury began to climb on Christmas Eve, with an overnight low of 11.6°C and a high of 29°C.
Christmas Day was a perfect day to stay by the pool with a cold drink, as temperatures rose to 35°C.
Amali Faour, Raj Faour, Aydin Faour and Riley Wigney were all smiles as they cooled off at Moama Beach on Boxing Day.
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Lua Ikenasio
However, the heat peaked on Boxing Day with a low of 22°C and a maximum just above 40°C.
There will be minor relief from the sun over the weekend, with tops of between 27°C and 30°C, before temperatures ascend again in the coming week.
Grant O’Shaughnessy, Sienna Finn, Tayla Dougall and (dog) Sunny Dougall travelled from Melbourne on Boxing Day for a day out on the river.
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Lua Ikenasio
Monday, December 30, is forecast to reach 34°C after a low of 13°C, followed by New Year’s Eve, which is expected to hit 35°C from a low of 17°C.
New Year’s Day will likely see similar conditions, with a high of 34°C and a low of 14°C.
Rain is unlikely at this stage but winds of 15 to 20km/h are expected over the next three days.
Darcy, Mackenzie and Emmerson Shinners enjoyed building sandcastles in the sun on Boxing Day.
Photo by
Lua Ikenasio
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