South Australia experiences unprecedented September heat wave
More than a dozen locations in South Australia recorded September temperatures 10 to 15 °C above normal, resembling typical January weather.
The Bureau of Meteorology reported that over a dozen sites across South Australia endured record-breaking heat in September, with temperatures soaring 10 to 15 °C higher than the seasonal average. The extreme warmth made the month feel more like midsummer than early spring. Authorities expect a cooler air mass to move in later this week, bringing temperatures back down to the low 20s for most areas.
Why it matters
Extreme early-season heat can strain energy use, health services, and agriculture in South Australia.
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