

Sydney is forecast to reach a top of 36C, Penrith is expected to hit 42C, Parramatta 39C and Bondi 34C.Ī total fire ban has been declared on Wednesday for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney and North Western regions of the state, including the cities and towns of Cessnock, Maitland, Newcastle, Singleton, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Moree Plains, Walgett and Warrumbungle. The Bureau of Meteorology said the daytime and night time temperatures were "well above average", with a slow-moving high-pressure system directing hot northerly winds across the state.īOM said a cold front expected on Wednesday and Thursday would bring some relief from the heat. With more than 200 homes affected, power company Essential Energy kept it quick, replacing faulty equipment in good time. "We've got a backup generator to look after the fridges and the air-conditioner and some of our visitors are down at the river doing some fishing and splashing around," said Wanaaring resident Rosanne Standfield. Out much further west in NSW, Bourke was the hottest spot in the state, having a scorching 45C maximum day.Ī scheduled blackout in the remote community of Wanaaring, tipped to also hit 45C, did not faze residents used to the heat. Meanwhile in the beachside suburb of Bondi, the sea breezes were hard at work cooling the iconic location to a reasonable 29C. The gauge hit 44.1 degrees Celsius in Penrith, the highest ever recorded for the first month of summer. Target Market Determinations are available here.No, you did not imagine it — Tuesday was hot in Sydney, with Penrith in the city's west hitting its hottest December temperature on record. Terms and conditions apply and are available on request. For lending products, lending criteria and fees and charges apply. For deposit and payment products, please ensure you read and consider the Product Disclosure Statement (which you agree to be provided through this link) before making any decision about the product(s).

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