Adelaide has hit a sweltering 46.6 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record set in Melbourne a decade ago to officially become the hottest capital in the country.
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| The BOM forecast for Adelaide is "very hot and sunny". |
Earlier today, Adelaide topped its 1939 heat record after hitting 46.2C.
The temperature then climbed up to 46.6C, topping the previous capital city record of 46.4C set in Melbourne in 2009.
So far, 22 locations have hit record temperatures including Adelaide Airport, Minlaton, Noarlunga, Snowtown and Port Lincoln.
Read the ABC News story by Sarah Scopelianos and Camron Slessor - "Adelaide now hottest capital city on record as temperatures soar throughout SA.”
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