NSW: Scorcher for NSW, followed by cold snap
04 Feb 2009 7:28 PM
Much of New South Wales will fry under scorching 40-plus temperatures for the remainder of the week .. but a cool snap next week will provide eventual relief .. cutting temperatures by 20 degrees.
New South Wales can expect hot weather tomorrow .. with Penrith in Sydney's west forecast to hit 40 degrees .. while areas in the far west of the state could see the mercury reach the mid-40s.
The scorching temperatures will continue through the weekend .. reaching 44 degrees in Sydney's west on Sunday .. and temperatures as high as 47 in the state's west.
A southerly change will sweep across New South Wales on Sunday .. bringing an end to the heatwave.
AAP RTV ab/
