Saturday 29th of November 10.05a.m. Gusty and warm, mostly blue. 37 / 53.7kph NW, Hg 52%, 27.8C / 81.3F feels like 22.3C / 72.1F. Forecast: 30C / 86F. Becoming windy. Partly cloudy. Marine wind warning + Severe weather warning for damaging winds.
Moon is 63%
Hottest spring on record for Australia's east coast as dangerous weekend storms return
4 hours ago
By ABC meteorologist Tom Saunders
An ongoing heatwave along Australia's eastern seaboard will fuel further extreme weather this weekend, and its longevity is now breaking long-standing records.
Both Sydney and Brisbane are on track for their hottest-ever springs, with temperatures comfortably above all previous years dating back to the 1800s.
The heat will also combine with high humidity to spark another round of severe thunderstorms across Queensland and north-east New South Wales, while further south, a dry heat this weekend has triggered ongoing fire weather warnings from Sydney and the Hunter to the Central West.
But while the east is sweating, the south will shiver, and the first day of summer will even bring snow to the ranges.
--- and no one is complaining given all the Summer rain we've had in recent years. Christmas here is a big outdoor event spent at the beach or parkland with a beer and a BBQ.