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!

I should have added that during the 15-minute hot spell the wind was
measured at Force 9 with gusts to 66-69 knots. Appalling conditions for
the firefighters.

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Norman Lynagh
Tideswell, Derbyshire
303m a.s.l.
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