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WorldSydney and parts of NSW swelter in 30s before temperatures plunge 10C within hours

Sydney’s western suburbs reached 35.4C on Monday and the city hit 32.7C before a southerly change cut temperatures by about 10C within hours. The state had endured unusually warm conditions, 6C to 12C above the September average, prompting high to extreme fire-danger warnings. Cooler, wetter weather is expected over the following days.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-09-21 06:06Original

Sydney and parts of NSW swelter in 30s before temperatures plunge 10C within hours
Sydney and parts of NSW swelter in 30s before temperatures plunge 10C within hoursWorld