Sydney records warmest spring start with extreme fire danger

Sydney is experiencing an unprecedented early spring heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 33°C during the first days of September—the warmest start to spring since records began in 1858. A total fire ban has been issued for greater Sydney due to extreme fire danger conditions fueled by hot and windy weather. Meanwhile, southern New South Wales is forecast to receive snow, highlighting the contrasting weather patterns across eastern Australia.