Weather bureau: weekend forecast shows a welcome reprieve from this week's hot conditions.
Dr Christa Pudmenzky explains how November temperatures are increasing in Logan. Plus, Debbie Frost from Girl Guides discusses local weather changes.
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After today's scorcher with temperatures in the mid-30s, people in Logan can breathe a sigh of relief over the weekend, with a cooler and cloudy Friday and Saturday in the high-20s.
Hot November temperatures like these are becoming more "normal" in Logan, where a typical November day is 1.5 degrees warmer than it was in the 1990s - a significant increase.
Last year recorded one of the hottest Novembers since the 1990s - when temperatures were averaged across the month, a normal November day was 30.7 degrees.
Similar warming can be seen across southeast Queensland.
Voices from your community
New Beith resident Debbie Frost is the leader of Girl Guides and is used to keeping an eye on the weather.
"Spring is much hotter than it used to be," she said.
"[At the events] we drink a lot more water and plan more breaks."
Ms Frost said she had seen changes to local landscapes.
"The area is much drier most of the time... the rivers are generally much lower than they used to be," she said.
"Storms are worse and the damage is much worse.
"There are fewer koalas, more kangaroos being killed as they travel for food and more snakes on the go."
Voices like Debbie's tell us how the community in Logan feel about their local climate. If you would like to contribute your voice to our column, you can fill out our 5-minute survey here.
Fast fact
A summery day can put our furry friends at risk of heat stress.
For instance, on hot, calm days the air closest to the ground can be up to ten degrees warmer than the air we feel - an important consideration when heading out for walkies.
Pets can also be at risk of heat stress in cars.
A test by Ambulance Victoria during a 29 degree day found car interiors can heat by up to 60 degrees within twenty minutes.
Dr Christa Pudmenzky is a climate scientist at the University of Southern Queensland.
This column is part of a collaboration between Monash University and News Corp to deliver hyperlocal weather and climate information.
Questions? You can email us at mcccrh@monash.edu