Sydney and parts of NSW swelter through temperatures in the 30s before plummeting 10C within hours
Summary
Sydney and parts of New South Wales experienced unusually warm weather with temperatures more than 10°C above normal for September before a cold front quickly lowered temperatures by about 10°C. The hot, dry, and windy conditions raised fire danger warnings, but cooler and wetter weather is expected in the coming days.Key Facts
- Temperatures in Sydney’s outer west reached around 35°C on Monday, over 10°C above the normal September average.
- Sydney Observatory Hill peaked at 32.7°C before temperatures dropped sharply within a few hours.
- Coastal areas were cooler due to easterly sea breezes, with western suburbs hotter than the city.
- High to extreme fire danger warnings were issued for parts of New South Wales, especially northern inland areas.
- Cooler temperatures around 18–19°C and light showers are forecast for the following days.
- The fire risk is expected to decrease after the cool change moves in.
- A strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean, likely to cause warmer and drier conditions in Australia this spring and summer.
- Authorities advise residents to check the rural fire service website for updates on fire risks.
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