Sydneysiders can look forward to the warmest November week in nearly 50 years, ending a dismal run of rain and cooler temperatures.
A prolonged run of uninterrupted warm weather is due to hit the city with temperatures set to reach or exceed 25 degrees every day for a week.
Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said the last time Sydney basked in seven consecutive days of temperatures at or above 25 degrees was in 1968.
‘It’s only happened twice in November in the last 118 years,’ he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Sydneysiders are about to enjoy a straight week of warm weather with temperatures of 25°C+
The consistently warm weather is the result of a high pressure system, which stops cold fronts
The famous Sydney beaches are sure to be packed as people make the most of the weather
The consistently warm weather is the result of a high pressure system – known as a ‘blocking high’ – that is centred over the Tasman Sea and is stopping any strong cold fronts from moving up Australia’s east coast, Mr Domensino said.
And it’s not just Sydney that’s rolling into summer – Melbourne residents have had sweltering spring temperatures for the past week, enduring the longest stretch of November days exceeding 28 degrees on record.
For the first time in Tasmania since records began in 1882, Hobart has experienced temperatures over 26 degrees for the past six days.
In contrast, Brisbane will be hit with some cooler weather, with onshore winds lowering the temperature almost every day for more than a fortnight.
Sydney will enjoy seven consecutive days of sunny weather starting on from Friday morning
The middle of Sydney should see the mercury rise above 27° on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Mr Domensino said that, that unlike its neighbours, Sydney weather is going to be ‘in the most fortunate position.’
‘Sydney in this case is being spared from extreme heat. For those who do like the warmer weather, it’s going to be fairly nice,’ he said.
‘Though the nights may feel a little warm for some, with Sydney set to average lows of 19-20 degrees this coming week; definitely not cool nights, especially as the air is quite humid.’
Those close to Sydney’s beaches will be able to start tanning early with a sunny week ahead
Sydney’s warm weather will also hit Melbourne and Tasmania, while Brisbane will face storms
Meanwhile, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for heavy rainfall and large hailstones for parts of Sydney and New South Wales, according to Weatherzone.
The Bureau of Meteorology warning includes the Hunter, Sydney metropolitan, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains areas.
Forecaster Jordan Notara said there were several large storm cells being monitored.
‘From radar imagery we are seeing that the signature from that is suggesting that there is the potential for large hailstones in that cell,’ he said.
‘It is starting to look more like a typical summer-style situation where we do have that typical warm day and then that boundary from the sea breeze coming into the western parts of Sydney metro.
‘That interaction between the easterlies and the general westerlies from above create good instability and a lifting mechanism that initiates storms within that area.’
Mr Notara said more storm activity was expected for about a week, and the SES asks that people avoid using phones during a storm and keep children and pets indoors.