View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:30 pm EDT on Wednesday 29 January 2020.
Weather Situation
A trough of low pressure extends from western Queensland into inland New South Wales, while a high pressure system is moving across Bass Strait. This high is expected to reach the Tasman Sea during Thursday, where it will strengthen, while a cold front approaches from the west. Hot air drawn down from central Australia ahead of this front will lead to heatwave conditions in most areas, peaking during Friday and Saturday. The front and an associated trough will bring a cooler change to the far southwest of the state late Saturday, continuing through southern and central areas on Sunday, and into the northeast Monday.
Forecast for the rest of Wednesday
Mostly clear. Areas of smoke haze. Winds easterly 25 to 35 km/h.
Thursday 30 January
Hot and mostly sunny. Areas of smoke haze. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.
- Fire Danger
- Australian Capital Territory: Very High
- Southern Ranges: Very High
Sun protection 9:30am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Goulburn | 15 | 37 |
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Yass | 17 | 40 |
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Canberra | 15 | 38 |
Friday 31 January
Very hot and sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 40.
Saturday 1 February
Very hot and sunny. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h turning northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to high 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 40.
Sunday 2 February
Hot. Mostly sunny morning. High (70%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to 22 to 27 with daytime temperatures reaching 33 to 38.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:15 am EDT Thursday.
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