More than 20 public schools were shut on Tuesday as a severe heatwave and strong winds put fire crews across the state on high alert.
Sydneysiders have been urged to be “smart and responsible” over the coming days as the city prepares to swelter through its hottest September day in 23 years.as a severe heatwave and strong winds put fire crews across the state on high alert.
However, Rogers said strong winds – which are expected to come through as early as this afternoon – will make Wednesday all the more dangerous. Ulladulla and Montague Island also broke September records on Monday, reaching 35.4 degrees and 33.4 degrees respectively.
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