A belt of extreme heat crossing Australia will mean temperatures will spike on Thursday, and again during the weekend – for the second time in as many weeks, writes Sky News Australia Meteorologist Alison Osborne.
In fact, Sydney is on track to record more days at or above 30C this March compared to all of last season, when the city recorded only five such days - none of which were in December.
The source of this heat is the baking landscape of Western Australia’s Pilbara and interior regions, currently basking in daily sunshine. Australia's east coast is set to bask in a searing heatwave to end the week, writes Sky News Australia meteorologist Alison Osborne. Pictured are beachgoers at Sydney's Coogee Beach. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jenny EvansWhile this weather pattern will keep the south-east cooler, and immune to the heat, it also promotes dry and generally warmer weather for coastal areas in NSW and inhibits the sea breeze, which would normally provide afternoon relief on hot days.
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