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#Australia #wildfires rage as #Sydney breaks all-time September heat record

Although the worst of the heat has ended, persistent dry weather and gusty winds will prolong wildfire dangers, AccuWeather meteorologists warn.

By Renee Duff, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Sep 20, 2023 

Sydney records official heat wave, highest all-time temperature in September

"The Sydney airport recorded its fourth consecutive day of temperatures in excess of 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) on Wednesday, local time. At this point in the spring, historical average high temperatures are only around 67 F (19 C) in New South Wales's most populated city. Meteorological spring officially began in Australia on Sept. 1.

"Prior to the latest heat wave, the hottest it had been at the airport in September was 96 F (35.6 C) on Sept. 29, 2000, according to climate records from Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). This record was surpassed this week, with a temperature of 97 F (35.9 C) on Tuesday.

"'A strong area of high pressure has led to the intense heat,' AccuWeather Lead International Forecaster Jason Nicholls said.

"The hot weather created brutal conditions for runners in the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, as more than two dozen people were taken to the hospital with heat-related illnesses.

"The spring heat burst in this part of the world follows Australia's warmest winter on record."
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https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/australia-wildfires-rage-as-sydney-breaks-all-time-september-heat-record/1580727 

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