"The Bureau of Meteorology expects today to be hot, dry and windy across large parts of New South Wales following days of record-breaking heat across several states. If temperatures in Sydney's CBD reach 39C as forecast for today, the city's October heat record of 38.2C, set in 2004 at Observatory Hill, could fall. The weather bureau expects temperatures approaching 40C in the western suburbs."
"On Tuesday, both Queensland and New South Wales recorded their highest ever October temperatures. The Queensland outback town of Birdsville broke a new record on Tuesday, hitting 46.1C at 2.28pm local time, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, making it the highest October temperature recorded in the state. The state's previous October record was 45.1C at Birdsville police station on 31 October 1995. NSW also recorded its highest ever October temperature, with Bourke airport reaching 44.8C at 4pm local time on Tuesday."
Hot, dry and windy conditions are expected across large parts of New South Wales with temperatures approaching 40C in western Sydney and a forecasted 39C in the CBD that could break the October record. Queensland and New South Wales both recorded their highest October temperatures recently, with Birdsville hitting 46.1C and Bourke airport reaching 44.8C. Previous October records of 45.1C in Birdsville (1995) and 43.9C at Brewarrina (1919) were surpassed. Residents should stay hydrated, avoid outdoor exposure where possible, keep homes cool, check on vulnerable people, and watch for signs of heat-related illness.
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