Tarmac melts, forest face fire risks, and now a storm is about to hit

Yesterday temperatures soared to above 35 (95F) degrees celsius. Today the weather, at least in the early evening is set to be windy and wet. Weathermen are forecasting widespread heavy thunderstorms with hail. Wind speeds could reach speeds of 80-90 kilometers per hour. Once the approaching cold front passes, temperatures should cool to around 22 degrees celsius (72F). The hot weather has created many problems. Forests are very dry, and face major fire risks. As a result, in some areas the public has been banned from entering forests. The tarmac on the roads have reached over 50 degree celsius (122F) which makes it feel like mud under ones feet, and various traffic limitations have been imposed on heavy goods vehicles to prevent damage to the roads. (Zycie, p. 6) A.Z.