NSW Ambulance expects 10% uptick in calls and Bureau of Meteorology warns of the chance of destructive afternoon stormsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLarge parts of New South Wales and southern Queensland are experiencing a heatwave, with extreme risk of fires around Sydney, health warnings for the effects of prolonged heat and the chance of destructive storms.Temperatures in Sydney are forecast to hit 34C on Saturday, but further west it will be hotter still, with Penrith set for 36C and Richmond 36C, the Bureau of Meteorology said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Graham Readfearn
Publish date : 2023-12-16 01:06:31
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Sydney to hit 34C as heatwave blankets eastern NSW and southern Queensland
