A total fire ban has been imposed across greater Sydney as extreme fire danger intensifies under scorching, windy weather. Meteorologists warn that an early‑season heatwave will sweep eastern Australia, with September forecasts pointing to record‑breaking highs in Brisbane and Sydney that could rival the city’s midsummer average of 26.4 °C. The unusually warm start to spring marks the hottest onset since the Observatory Hill weather station began recording in 1858, while southern New South Wales faces an unlikely contrast of snow. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant, follow fire safety protocols, and keep up to date through breaking‑news alerts, the free app, or the daily podcast.
A total fire ban is in place for greater Sydney with extreme fire danger exacerbated by hot and windy conditionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSummer heat is due to arrive early across much of eastern Australia with potentially record early September temperatures predicted for Brisbane and Sydney, while snow was expected in southern New South Wales.Maximum temperatures in Sydney during the first days of September were on track to match the city’s midsummer average of 26.4C, warmer than any other start to spring since the city’s Observatory Hill station opened in 1858. Continue reading...
