Spring see-saw to deliver hottest September weather in years
Following a polar blast this week, temperatures across south-east states will soar as much as 12 degrees Celsius above average this weekend.
A polar blast this week has set the stage for the hottest September weather in years across south-east Australia, with temperatures soaring up to 12 degrees Celsius above average this weekend. This rapid warming is attributed to a heat engine from Australia's north-west, which has already broken numerous temperature records in Western Australia.
Following the extreme cold of frigid air from Antarctica, the weather is now shifting back to a warm north-westerly airstream. Cities like Sydney and Melbourne are expected to experience unprecedented heat, with maximum temperatures reaching 28C and 30C respectively this weekend. However, this heatwave is short-lived, as another polar air mass will swiftly arrive, dropping temperatures by 10C to 15C within 24 hours.
Despite the fluctuating temperatures, the overall outlook for spring and summer remains grim, with a significant chance of breaking heat records.
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