NSW is turning up the temperature today, with a low intensity heatwave rolling across the state. It comes as Sydney is forecast to break an autumn weather record. MORE: 9News | WATCH LIVE at 6pm for a full weather update.
The low-intensity heatwave is expected to peak today in two states before calming slightly, with temperatures set to skyrocket again on the weekend.
Gusty conditions associated with a mix of troughs bringing warm air across the country will gradually start to heat up southern states such as Victoria and South Australia as well in the coming days. has warned people at the NSW Southern and Central Ranges to brace for extreme fire danger, with a mix of hot, dry conditions and fresh westerly winds leading to serious risks.
In Brisbane, it'll be a steamy 34 degrees and sunny, at the Gold Coast it'll be a similar 31 degrees, Canberrans will see a cloudy but humid day with temperatures expected to reach 29 degrees, it'll be 28 and partly cloudy in Melbourne, 26 and fine in Adelaide and 26 degrees with a chance of showers in Perth.
"According to data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , the global ocean temperature has increased by around 1 degree since 1900 and about 0.6 degrees since 1970.
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