Three States Hit Record Temps as Aus Swelters in Heatwave

Three states hit record temps as Aus swelters in heatwave

Birdsville in Queensland hit 46.1degC yesterday, the hottest October day in the state's history. Photo: Wiki Commons Millions of Australian city-dwellers will get a taste of a spring heatwave that has broken temperature records in three states.

Outback town to hit record-breaking 46 degrees today in severe heatwave

A severe heatwave warning is in place for parts of western Queensland with Birdsville poised to tip the record for the hottest October day.

Spring heatwave spreads as wild winds hit another state

Millions of Australian city-dwellers will get a taste of a spring heatwave that has broken temperature records in three states. Sydney is forecast to swelter through an expected top of 38C on Wednesday, with Newcastle (39C) and Wollongong (36C) also in the firing line. Senior meteorologist Angus Hines said the hot conditions stemmed from a “bubble of heat” stretching across central Australia. Queensland, NSW and South Australia posted their hott…