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Summer's in the air in Sydney

Rob Sharpe, Sunday October 16, 2016 - 12:27 AEDT

Hot and smoky air is giving Sydneysiders a whiff of summer this weekend, but cooler days will return.

On Saturday the mercury rose to 29 degrees in Penrith, whilst the city was limited to 24 degrees by a gusty sea breeze. Smoke filled the nostrils of many Sydneysiders as hazard reduction burns took place in many parts of the Basin.

Overnight and early this morning parts of Sydney was experiencing hazardous air quality, particularly near the Roseville Chase hazard reduction burn.

During Sunday morning smoke lifted, improving air quality. Temperatures have soared as well, reaching into the low 30's in most suburbs.

Tonight, air quality will be a little better than last night as gusty winds prevent the smoky air from settling near the surface.

The gusty winds are an indication that a cold front is on its way. The front will roll through on Monday, bringing a few showers and a drop in temperatures, likely limiting heating to the mid 20's until mid week.

- Weatherzone

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