Large swathes of NSW at bushfires risk as temperatures set to reach 40C
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#4RXF4)
Bourke and Brewarrina brace for 40C day as dust storms set to sweep western parts of state
The Bureau of Meteorology says an unseasonal heatwave hitting western and north-western New South Wales could demolish October heat records and place large swathes of the state at bushfire risk.
While Sydney's top temperature was expected to reach a mild 23C on Sunday, Bourke and Brewarrina braced for their first 40C day since March.
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