Most Katherine residents are enjoying the respite from the hotter than normal wet season but the dry season is tipped to be warm as well.
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A number of long-standing temperature records fell across the Katherine region in the past year and records could continue to tumble.
In its latest climate outlook, the Bureau of Meteorology says June to August days are likely to be warmer than average in northern Australia this year.
More reading: Dry billabong a worrying sign.
The forecast will be a worry to emergency services as preventative burns continue across the country-side after a bad fire season in Katherine last year and another failed wet season.
Katherine is tracking pretty much on average so far this month with maximum and minimum temperatures.
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Chris McLennan
ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.
ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.
