Australia Experiences Unprecedented Consecutive 50C Days Amidst Global Climate Extremes
A severe heatwave has gripped several states, with Andamooka and Port Augusta, South Australia, both reaching a scorching 50°C. This extreme heat is attributed to a slow-moving upper-level high pressure system, creating a “heat dome” that traps hot air. These were the 8th and 9th times Australia has recorded 50°C temperatures, with the last occurrence being in 2022. Several other locations across South Australia and New South Wales also experienced temperatures in the high 40s during the week.
John Q. Hosedrinker