New South Wales is set to sizzle through one of its hottest summer days on Wednesday as temperatures reach 40C in Sydney’s western suburbs.
Much of the state is waking up under a total fire ban as experts warn the heat and humid winds create perfect conditions for blazes to take hold.
People who do not have air conditioning are advised to go to a shopping centre or head to the beach or pool to cool down.
The sauna-like conditions are also set to stick around until Friday in Queensland, despite the Sunshine State being lashed by intense storms and lightening overnight.
In what is set to be the warmest day of the week, Brisbane has been forecast to hit 36C on Wednesday, Toowoomba 39C, Rockhampton 39C and Longreach 45C.
New South Wales is set to sizzle through one of its hottest summer days on Wednesday as temperatures reach 40C in Sydney’s western suburbs
Much of the state is waking up under a total fire ban as experts warn the heat and humid winds create perfect conditions for blazes to take hold
The sauna-like conditions are also set to stick around until Friday in Queensland, with the high humidity making it a sweaty wait for the weekend in the Sunshine State
Tuesday saw temperatures soar in the outback, when Windorah recorded its hottest February temperature since recordings began in 1887 on record
Tuesday saw temperatures soar in the outback, when Windorah recorded its hottest February temperature since recordings began in 1887 on record, reaching 45.5, while Winton also reached 45.
Winton broke its February record for the highest minimum temperature at 31.3C.
Even Brisbane only got down to 26.3 overnight as residents woke up to sauna-like conditions with 85 per cent humidity.
In NSW, the Rural Fire Service have urged residents to prepare their homes, follow bushfire survival plans and remain vigilant ahead of this week’s predicted strong south-westerly winds and high temperatures.
Total fire bans are in place for nine regions – the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Central Ranges, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, New England, North Western, Northern Slopes, Southern Ranges and Southern Slopes regions.
Even Brisbane only got down to 26.3 overnight as residents woke up to sauna-like conditions with 85 per cent humidity
In NSW, the Rural Fire Service have urged residents to prepare their homes, follow bushfire survival plans and remain vigilant ahead of this week’s predicted strong south-westerly winds and high temperatures
Penrith in Sydney’s west and Tibooburra in the state’s far northwest are forecast to reach 40C
Temperatures are expected to reach 41C in Moree and Walgett in northern NSW and Muswellbrook in the Hunter region.
Penrith in Sydney’s west and Tibooburra in the state’s far northwest are forecast to reach 40C.
Residents in western and northern Tasmania are being warned to brace for damaging winds when a cold front crosses the state.
The cold front could possibly bring snow to the area, according to Weatherzone.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Wednesday, with isolated gusts of more than 110km/h tipped in part of the state’s north.
Areas likely to be hit include Devonport, Burnie, Launceston, St Helens, Strahan and Queenstown, with the maximum in Hobart forecast to reach 20C.
Temperatures are expected to reach 41C in Moree and Walgett in northern NSW and Muswellbrook in the Hunter region