National heat records could topple this week as parts of Australia swelter through temperatures approaching 50C. 9News
"Australia's warmest day on record occurred in January 2013, when the average maximum temperature across the continent was 40.3C," climatologist Dr Blair Trewin said today.
"It's important people follow the advice of health authorities, stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings from the bureau and remember to check in on any vulnerable family and friends," she said., the state government has issued a code red to boost homelessness services across Adelaide until Friday.
Temperatures are expected to be even hotter in regional areas, with the town of Oodnadatta, in South Australia's Far North, among those predicted to endure five consecutive days of 45C or hotter, including three consecutive 47C days. "The record for South Australia in December is 49.1C in Moomba back in 1972," he told reporters in Adelaide.
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