![Bureau of Meteorology, Australia on Twitter: "Based on preliminary analysis, yesterday, Australia recorded its hottest day on record. The nationally-averaged maximum daytime temp was 41.9 °C exceeding the record set on Tuesday, Bureau of Meteorology, Australia on Twitter: "Based on preliminary analysis, yesterday, Australia recorded its hottest day on record. The nationally-averaged maximum daytime temp was 41.9 °C exceeding the record set on Tuesday,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMIKdrFW4AArYav.jpg)
Bureau of Meteorology, Australia on Twitter: "Based on preliminary analysis, yesterday, Australia recorded its hottest day on record. The nationally-averaged maximum daytime temp was 41.9 °C exceeding the record set on Tuesday,
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Who knew? The Australian Bureau of Met just made last summer hotter, and history colder (again) « JoNova
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Bureau of Meteorology chart shows how temperatures have soared in Australia over the past century - ABC News
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