On 05/01/2020 09:01, Norman Lynagh wrote:
wrote:

In the interests of balance, here are the observations from Penrith,
NW of Sydney where 48 C was attained yesterday.

Look for 3pm on the 4th.
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN60...01.94763.shtml

Julian

I see that the AWS at Cabramurra recorded temps of over 50°C for about
15 minutes yesterday afternoon as fires swept through the area, with a
peak of 63.3°C. The instrument appears to have survived, though, as
the recordings quickly dropped below 40°C after the event. I wonder
what will formally be recorded as the max temperature for the day!


That's an interesting point, I wonder what they do as regards readings
in fire situations, it must have happened before.
OK, 63.3C can quickly be discounted but what about a station further
away from the fire that catches a degree or so extra from the radiant heat?

--
Col

Bolton, Lancashire
160m asl
Snow videos:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3QvmL4UWBmHFMKWiwYm_gg