Brisbane expected to swelter under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather

Brisbane is set to experience its hottest September day in years, with temperatures expected to soar to 34C, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The city has already issued early spring fire bans for Ipswich and Lockyer Valley as the east coast grapples with unseasonably warm weather. In contrast, Sydney has seen a brief respite from the record heat, with a forecast top of 23C.

The Queensland fire department has issued fire bans for Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley as the state nears records for the highest temperatures seen at the start of spring. Brisbane recorded a temperature of 31.6C in the late morning, while Ipswich suburb Amberley peaked at 35.7C in the early afternoon. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with temperatures expected to drop in the coming days.