The heatwave sweeping Australia is set to shatter a 60-year record in NSW today where a total fire ban has been issued and some beaches and watering holes shut due to increased bushfire danger. Moomba Airport in northern South Australia was the hottest place in the country on Saturday reaching a a high of 46.6C. HOTTEST LOCATIONS ACROSS THE WORLD ON SATURDAY Marree, South Australia: 46.6C Moomba, South Australia: 46.6C Olympic Dam, South Australia: 46.6C Birdsville, Queensland: 46.5C Nullarbor: 46.4C Oodnadatta, South Australia: 46.1C Woomera, South Australia: 45.7C Coober Pedy, South Australia: 45.3C Leigh Creek, South Australia: 45.3C Wilcannia, New South Wales: 45.2C AdvertisementWeatherwatch's Don White said if Sydney's Observatory Hill reaches 39C on Sunday it would be the hottest pair of days in 60 years, news.com.au reported. In ominous news, temperatures across NSW are then tipped to spike again on Tuesday as heatwave conditions envelope inland areas. The NSW Rural Fire Service has also issued a severe fire danger warning for parts of NSW on Sunday.

Source: Daily Mail November 28, 2020 13:02 UTC