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[SA weather records keep tumbling]

SA weather records keep tumbling


The weather bureau says South Australia may break more November records, but this time for an usual amount of rain instead of heat.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2750025.htm

[Fire threat easing as cool winds arrive]

Fire threat easing as cool winds arrive


After a day of scorching temperatures, a change in wind conditions is bringing some relief to firefighters.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2749999.htm

What was unusual as well for Sydney was that Sydney Airport top scored today beating locations further west. I was working on putting up an antenna mast for a friend today and it was hot work today including the ladder and running cables under the house.

Some of the spots the change has already hit have showed some very quick temperature drops so I hope some cooling is left in it by the time it gets to Sydney. Moruya airport as an example dropped from 32.4 at 8pm to 23.9 at 8:12 and by 9pm down to 19.5.

[Scorched state awaits winds of change]

Scorched state awaits winds of change


Fire crews across NSW await change in wind direction after strenuous day of battling heat and strong winds.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2749928.htm

[40C Temperatures for Sydney 22/11/09]

40C Temperatures for Sydney 22/11/09

For the second time in 3 days, 40C maximum temperatures reached into the Sydney basin. Following on from Fridays heat as well as 32C to 37C on 21/11/09 across Western Sydney, today 22/11/09 saw 40C temperatures spread across most of Sydney. The peak temperatures that occurred were well above the November average.

Maximum temperatures for the day is sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology weather station data bases and include:-

Campbelltown - 41C.
Penrith 42.1C (Second 42C day in 3 days here).
Richmond - 41.4C.
Sydney Airport - 42.5C.
Sydney Observatory Hill - 40.4C.
Sydney Olympic Park - 42.4C.

In addition I took the photograph of the sky from where I live looking North East mid afternoon. It shows the colour of the sky during the hottest part of the day. In particular the sky over Western Sydney is a white colour. While some high cirrus cloud is evident, smoke from bushfires, dust and heat haze created a situation where the sky turned white, even a light brown colour for much of the afternoon. It made for unpleasant conditions. I did note that towards evening the winds turned to a more westerly direction which cleared away some of the bushfire smoke hanging across the region.

Harley Pearman

[Scorched state awaits winds of change]

Scorched state awaits winds of change


Fire crews across much of NSW are awaiting a change in wind direction, after a strenuous day of battling heat and strong winds.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2749928.htm

[Fire jumps lines as NSW scorches]

Fire jumps lines as NSW scorches


Fire authorities have issued their highest level of alert in four areas of New South Wales.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2749892.htm

Had terrific falls overnight. 52mm from around 6pm yesterday to 9am, from all indications another 16mm this morning in some very heavy rain, the atmosphere yesterday afternoon was unreal, and similar to singapore....very warm and incredibly humid, laden skies and just looking like it might rain at any moment. And rain it did.

[Fire jumps lines as NSW scorches]

Fire jumps lines as NSW scorches


A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for residents in three townships in central-west New South Wales.


http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2749892.htm

[Heavy rains drench Vic, SA - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)]

Heavy rains drench Vic, SA - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
     


     The weather bureau says there is a risk of flash flooding in Melbourne this morning, with more heavy rain expected.
   

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/22/2749758.htm