- Australia experiences unprecedented heatwaves during winter, setting new temperature records
Certain areas of Australia are currently shattering heat records, which is quite peculiar given that it's the chilly winter season down under. In the beloved tourist area of Kimberley, in the west, the Weatherzone weather service declared a staggering 41.5 degrees Celsius at Yampi Sound during the afternoon (local time). This marks the highest temperature ever recorded during this season.
The previous winter record in Australia, established in 2020, was a mere 41.2 degrees. Several locations in Western Australia reported temperatures surpassing 40 degrees, with no sign of relief on the horizon in the near future.
Unusually high temperatures are also affecting other regions of the nation, such as the adjacent Northern Territory. The Bradhsaw station might soon confirm a new record of 40 degrees. Meteorologists are also anticipating temperatures far beyond what's typical for this season in the renowned Outback town of Alice Springs, with temperatures reaching 37 degrees by the week's end, according to ABC News.
A heatwave is expected to sweep eastward across the country this week, posing the possibility of new winter records being broken in New South Wales, home to Sydney, and Queensland. In Roma, approximately 500 kilometers west of Brisbane, temperatures were already 11 degrees higher than the usual August average at the start of the week. Australia, known for its vulnerability to climate change, frequently encounters extreme weather conditions.
The unusual heat wave in Australia is also affecting the Northern Territory, with the Bradhsaw station potentially confirming a new record of 40 degrees. Despite being the chilly winter season, the climate in Australia is showing unprecedented heat records, with temperatures in some areas expected to surpass typical winter averages.
