A powerful front will generate a smorgasbord of wild weather across eastern Australia this weekend.
Early Spring Record Warmth in Sydney and Brisbane
Highs today are heading above 30C across a large part of southern Queensland and NSW.
Damaging Winds and Storm Warnings Across South-East States
Flood Watches and Late Alpine Snowfalls
As the front moves quickly into the Tasman, colder air arriving off the Southern Ocean will lead to light snowfalls overnight across the higher Alps.
Did You Know? Sydney’s Observatory Hill weather station has recorded temperature data since the 1850s, providing a historical baseline that makes this week’s unseasonal warmth the highest for any early September on record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperatures are expected in Sydney and Brisbane?
Sydney suburbs are tipped to reach 32C or 33C, challenging the previous record of 31.1C set in 2013. Southern Queensland temperatures are forecast to peak in the mid 30s with a slight risk of early September records.
Which areas are under fire danger warnings?
Greater Sydney faces its first “extreme” fire danger day of the season alongside a total fire ban, while “high” fire danger ratings apply to the Illawarra, Hunter, and parts of northern New South Wales.
What is causing the severe weather conditions?
A powerful front is moving rapidly across south-east Australia, drawing a warm north-westerly airstream from the tropics before bringing a cooler change and strong coastal winds.
What are your local plans for managing this weekend’s extreme temperature swings and severe weather warnings?
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