2009Nov16: “An unusual spring heat wave in South Australia broke numerous records and left the land extremely vulnerable to fire danger. Adelaide experienced eight consecutive days with temperatures in excess of 35 °C (95 °F), resulting in the first spring heat wave experienced by the city since records began in 1887. The average maximum temperature for Adeliade for the first 15 days of November was more than 8 °C (14 °F) above the normal of 24.9 °C (77 °F)” (NCDC/NOAA).
Reference: NCDC/NOAA http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/?report=hazards&year=2009&month=11&submitted=Get+Report
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