Sydney has experienced an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures in the city’s west soaring eight to twelve degrees above the November average. By 1:20 PM, Richmond in the north-west recorded a blistering 39.6 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest November temperatures since 2020 in areas like Penrith, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
As winds strengthened in the afternoon, disruptions occurred on the T8 Line due to a downed tree, causing delays in the city’s south. NSW Transport is coordinating replacement buses between East Hills and Glenfield while passengers are advised to either postpone their journeys or opt for the T2 Leppington and Inner West Line trains traveling between the city and Glenfield via Granville.
Long queues of commuters were seen at Revesby station, where many exited trains to await buses. Sydney Airport recorded wind gusts of up to 56 kilometers per hour, while Kurnell experienced gusts of 54 kilometers per hour.
The heatwave extended beyond Sydney, affecting parts of Queensland as well. Julia Creek in the north-west reached 40 degrees Celsius by 2 PM AEST, while Cloncurry peaked at 37 degrees shortly after noon. Trepell also reported a sweltering 38.9 degrees by 2:50 PM. While temperatures in Brisbane were slightly cooler, the CBD and airport still recorded 26 degrees by 12:40 PM.
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