Tuesday was the warmest first October day recorded in Adelaide since 1954, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
The temperature reached 28C.
Warm temps are set to continue through the week, with Sunday forecast to hit 33C in Adelaide — and temperatures reaching 40C and beyond in other parts of the state.
Unusually hot start to Spring Strong northerly winds may result in raised dust today & Friday, esp west of #SouthAustralia when temps will be 10-16C above average for this time of year. Video shows the heat progression to Friday. For all forecasts https://t.co/rTr2mYFG7S pic.twitter.com/RzLYRrvxid
— Bureau of Meteorology, South Australia (@BOM_SA) October 1, 2019
