Col wrote:

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?

I see that in the daily summary issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for
Cabramurra for the 4th the max temperature slot has been left blank.

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Norman Lynagh
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