Record-breaking May warmth soon to blow away as cold front moves towards eastern Australia
Summary
Many parts of southeastern Australia experienced record warm temperatures in early May, with some places reaching their hottest May days ever. A cold front bringing rain, thunderstorms, and cooler weather will move through the region starting Sunday, ending the unusually warm stretch.Key Facts
- Daytime temperatures on Friday were 10 to 14 degrees Celsius above normal in parts of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.
- Cities like Geelong, Shepparton, Bendigo, Hobart, and Launceston recorded their warmest May days on record.
- Night-time temperatures were also 8 to 12 degrees Celsius above average in several states.
- April in Australia was the driest since 2018.
- A cold front from the Southern Ocean combined with a cloud band to bring cooler air, rain, and storms from South Australia toward Victoria and Tasmania.
- Temperatures in affected areas will drop to the high teens Celsius by Sunday and continue to cool on Monday.
- The cold front is expected to cause thunderstorms, heavy rain, strong winds, and high tides in southeastern Australia.
- Sydney will stay warmer with temperatures around 25-26 degrees Celsius and some rain expected.
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