Temperatures in the western suburbs will hit 42 degrees, while the dew point is a muggy and uncomfortable 21C.
It’s hot, sweaty, and air conditioners are working overtime – but Sydneysiders have just a few more hours of sweltering temperatures before the first southerly buster of the summer sweeps through.
Sydney CBD is predicted to hit a top of 33 degrees on Tuesday, peaking in the early afternoon, while the eastern suburbs will enjoy a warm 29 degree day.In Sydney’s western suburbs the heat will be far more oppressive, with temperatures peaking at a sweltering 42 degrees in Penrith and Richmond. It will be hotter in western Sydney than some of NSW’s regional towns, including Dubbo at 38 degrees and Tamworth at 39 degrees.
NSW Ambulance acting superintendent Christie Marks said those over 60, tradies and mums with babies should especially be on the lookout for heat stress symptoms.Nine NewsTuesday’s scorcher comes after days of hot weather across much of the country, caused by a high-pressure system over Central Australia.
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts the rest of the week will be mild, with temperatures staying around the mid-20s in Sydney on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights.
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