"Unseasonable Heat Wave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to Australia. A potent high-pressure system swept across south-east Australia on Friday, bringing with it a blast of warm northerly winds that pushed daytime temperatures a staggering 10 to 14 degrees Celsius above average in four states. The unseasonable heat wave, which typically wouldn't be expected until the warmer months, has left many residents basking in the unusually warm conditions - but it's about to take a dramatic turn. A cold front is set to bring much-needed rain, thunderstorms, and a significant drop in temperatures, washing out the record-breaking warmth that has gripped the region. As the weather takes a drastic shift, residents are bracing themselves for the change in conditions."
Daytime temperatures on Friday were 10 to 14C above average in four statesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRecord-breaking warm temperatures for the start of May in many parts of the country will be washed out by a cold front bringing rain, thunderstorms and much cooler weather.A high-pressure system dragged warm northerly winds across south-east Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said. Continue reading...
