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13 October 2006 Significant Weather Media Release Unprecedented heat, but with relief in sightSydney is in the grip of a hot spell, unprecedented in October and rare in any month. Temperatures in Sydney City today climbed to 36.7°C, the 6th highest value for October and some 15 degrees above the average for this time of year. Even hotter conditions are possible on Saturday. Two October days in a row with temperatures this high have never been recorded in close to 150 years of record. It is rare for this to occur at any time of the year. The hot and dry weather will lead to extreme fire conditions on Saturday. Relief is in sight with a much cooler and gusty southerly change expected on Saturday evening. Maximum temperatures on Sunday and Monday will be back to around 20°C and there may even be a shower or two. The Bureau of Meteorology advises people to take care in this early season heat. Further information: Contact Julie Evans - 9296 1555 |
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