With temperatures in the capital sitting at 29 degrees on Monday morning, it could not seem less likely. Swans frolicked by the lake, tourists took in the Arboretum and locals hopped between the few cafes resisting the annual coastal sojourn.
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But Canberra was hit with fierce rain and strong winds between 25 to 40 km/h were hitting the territory in the early afternoon.
The ACT and Yass were included in a Bureau of Meteorology warning on Monday afternoon for severe thunderstorms and damaging winds.
On Monday afternoon, police said a tree had fallen in Weston Creek, blocking Hilder Street near Streeton Drive, and firefighters were working to clear it.
The warning suggested residents put cars under cover, secure loose items around their houses and keep clear of fallen power lines.
Now for the good news, it is expected to be sunny with a top of 27 degrees on Tuesday and partly cloudy with a top of 28 on Wednesday.
