Thousands of people flock to the beach

Bondi Beach was packed with swimmers and sunbathers today as thousands flocked to the waves to escape 34C heat.

The hottest part of Sydney was the airport where the mercury reached 33.8C. Bourke was the warmest town in New South Wales at 37C.

Revellers made the most of the warm autumn weather by taking to the sand and sea before rains were due to fall on Sunday night. 

Bondi Beach was packed with swimmers and sunbathers today as thousands flocked to the waves to escape 34C heat

The hottest part of the Sydney was the airport where the mercury reached 33.8C, and Bourke was the warmest town in New South Wales at 37C

The hottest part of the Sydney was the airport where the mercury reached 33.8C, and Bourke was the warmest town in New South Wales at 37C

Revellers made the most of the warm autumn weather by taking to the sand and sea before rains were due to fall on Sunday night

Revellers made the most of the warm autumn weather by taking to the sand and sea before rains were due to fall on Sunday night

 Melbourne is forecast to suffer 100/km winds tonight and tomorrow as a belt of strong gusts move up from Tasmania

 Melbourne is forecast to suffer 100/km winds tonight and tomorrow as a belt of strong gusts move up from Tasmania

Temperatures and snowfall could reach shocking levels compared to previous years, said David Taylor, who runs the East Coast Weather Facebook page

Temperatures and snowfall could reach shocking levels compared to previous years, said David Taylor, who runs the East Coast Weather Facebook page

Mr Taylor, who has correctly predicted major weather events in the past, said that the icy conditions would impact huge areas of the country

Mr Taylor, who has correctly predicted major weather events in the past, said that the icy conditions would impact huge areas of the country

'It will be slightly cooler than normal in the north but the real cold will be in the southern states and southeast Queensland,' Mr Taylor said

‘It will be slightly cooler than normal in the north but the real cold will be in the southern states and southeast Queensland,’ Mr Taylor said

Meanwhile, Melbourne is forecast to suffer 100/km winds tonight and tomorrow as a belt of strong gusts move up from Tasmania.

It comes after an amateur weather forecaster claimed Australia is set for the coldest winter on record.

Temperatures and snowfall could reach shocking levels compared to previous years, said David Taylor, who runs the East Coast Weather Facebook page.

Mr Taylor, who has correctly predicted major weather events in the past, said that the icy conditions would impact huge areas of the country.

‘It will be slightly cooler than normal in the north but the real cold will be in the southern states and southeast Queensland,’ he told The Cairns Post.

Mr Taylor said he would not be surprised if it starts to snow in places where it has not snowed for a long time

Mr Taylor said he would not be surprised if it starts to snow in places where it has not snowed for a long time

Mr Taylor said he would not be surprised if it starts to snow in places where it has not snowed for a long time

Mr Taylor has explained that his forecast formula uses changes in sunspot activity, which enables him to successfully predict weather events in the past

Mr Taylor has explained that his forecast formula uses changes in sunspot activity, which enables him to successfully predict weather events in the past

Mr Taylor has explained that his forecast formula uses changes in sunspot activity, which enables him to successfully predict weather events in the past 

‘I wouldn’t be surprised if there is snow in places where it hasn’t snowed for a long time.’

Mr Taylor has explained that his forecast formula uses changes in sunspot activity, along with Global Forecast System modelling, and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast.

Mr Taylor said tracking sunspot activity has enabled him to successfully predict weather events in the past.

He was lauded for correctly predicting that 600mm of rain would fall in Townsville on February 28.

He said weather systems were susceptible to the ‘butterfly effect’ in which seemingly small changes can have vast and far reaching outcomes.

Mr Taylor said weather systems were susceptible to the 'butterfly effect' in which seemingly small changes can have vast and far reaching outcomes

Mr Taylor said weather systems were susceptible to the ‘butterfly effect’ in which seemingly small changes can have vast and far reaching outcomes

Thousands of people flock to the beach in Sydney to escape the scorching 34C autumn blast before rain is expected to fall

Thousands of people flock to the beach in Sydney to escape the scorching 34C autumn blast before rain is expected to fall

People are told to prepare for a cold winter as a weather expert warns Australia could be on track for its 'coldest winter on record'

People are told to prepare for a cold winter as a weather expert warns Australia could be on track for its ‘coldest winter on record’

 

Two friends (left) look on towards the beach

A woman and her boyfriend take a selfie in the shallow waters

Two friends (left) look on towards the beach while a woman and her boyfriend take a selfie in the shallow waters (right)

The 34 degree heat called for perfect surfboarding fun as two swimmers carry their boards towards the beach on the hot sand

The 34 degree heat called for perfect surfboarding fun as two swimmers carry their boards towards the beach on the hot sand

A group of friends smile and laugh as they enjoy the cool splash of the water in the scorching tempeartures

A group of friends smile and laugh as they enjoy the cool splash of the water in the scorching tempeartures

A woman is taking it easy on the hot day carrying a coffee cup and enjoying a stroll in the shallow waters of the beach 

A pair of friends take a dip in the cool water and look on at other swimmers

A woman is getting her back lathered with sunscreen by her male friend

A pair of friends (left) take a dip in the cool water and look on at other swimmers, while a woman is getting her back lathered with sunscreen by her male friend (right)

A father throws his daughter up in air and she is seen smiling before he catches her

A woman helps carry her friend toward the beach

A father throws his daughter up in air and she is seen smiling before he catches her (left). A woman helps carry her friend toward the beach (right)

A woman is enjoying the scorching temperatures from afar by sitting on the path messaging some friends 

A woman is enjoying the scorching temperatures from afar by sitting on the path messaging some friends 

 

 

 



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