Heatwave set to break winter records
Winter temperature records could be broken in the coming days, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a cluster of unusually warm weather to wash over the country later in the week.
Meteorologist Rohan Smyth, delivering BoM’s latest update on Wednesday, said large parts of the country would likely experience “above average” temperatures for this time of year from Thursday onwards.
The heat will likely hit central Australia on Thursday before moving further south on Friday.
“We can see some of these temperatures raise up just a little bit and move further south, so the northern parts of South Australia really bearing the brunt of those warmer temperatures,” he said.
Coober Pedy in South Australia’s north could hit 36 degrees celsius on Friday, the bureau said.
The small town winter record sits at 34.3C.
Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, meanwhile, could hit 35C on Friday.
The town’s previous warmest August day is 35.2C, recorded in 2009.
The town of Bourke in remote NSW could hit 27C, while Toowoomba in the Darling Downs region of Queensland is looking at a 25C day.
The hot weather trend will likely continue into the weekend, Mr Smyth added.
Brisbane is forecast to enjoy a sunny max temperature of 25C on Saturday and 26C on Sunday, while Sydney will likely experience 22C on Saturday after a possible morning shower and 25C on Sunday.
Melbourne is in for a pleasant 21C day on Saturday and 22C on Sunday, while Adelaide will likely enjoy a top temperature of 22C and 23C.
Darwin will likely swelter under 34C on Saturday and 35C on Sunday.
Hobart and Perth look set for cooler weather, with 15C and 17C for Hobart and 19C and 20C for Perth.
