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A Record-Breaking Heatwave Is Scorching Australia

For five consecutive days, a record-breaking heatwave has been scorching all eight states of Australia, with temperatures in some areas soaring to 120 F, the Guardian reports. The Bureau of Meteorology said several areas will exceed 107.6 F on Friday. In the capital, Canberra, the mercury is expected to top 104 for the fourth day in a row, the longest lasting heatwave there since the record began in 1939. In a tweet, the Bureau said Friday marks the peak of the extreme heat. Fri marks peak day for some of #NSW most heavily populated areas.Temps in western #Sydney well into the 40's, regional western towns similar after many broke records this week, CBD likely to have 5th consecutive day above 30 for 1st time in 8 yrs https://t.co/RASIcXxP9R #heatwave pic.twitter.com/TH5RfrrPNl — Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) January 17, 2019 On Thursday, temperatures of 113 F descended on many parts of central Australia and western New South Wales (NSW). "Severe to extreme heatwave conditions across the southeast interior".

 

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