Heat Alert as Australian States Hit With Scorching Conditions

Published on December 6, 2023

Australians are being warned to prepare for high temperatures as a heatwave grips many parts of the country. Much of New South Wales (NSW) and parts of Queensland, South Australia, West Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are copping soaring temperatures that are expected to intensify towards the end of the week. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said the hot weather had formed on the western side of the country and was gradually making its way eastwards. “The heat is lingering over Australia and is being held in place by a couple of high-pressure systems,” she told AAP....

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