Yes, unfortunately the southerly is very strong and getting stronger.   Our best hope is that it brings rain and in that regard it is looking promising.

I too hate the heat.

When I was in my 20s I worked in a Lighting showroom....without airconditioning!!   There were a few days when the heat was pretty bad but we got through them.   Today it would be frowned upon by OH & S.

I doubt if I would even walk in the door of that place now unless it was fully airconditioned.