Western Australia Swelters With the Pilbara Forecast to Reach 50C

‘This air mass has the potential to be hotter than usual, even by the Pilbara’s standards, due to enhanced warming from a phenomenon called subsidence.’

A woman is seen on a beach in Albany, Western Australia, on Oct. 7, 2022. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

Some West Australians are sweltering through extreme heat, with parts of the state’s north forecast to reach more than 50C.

The Pilbara is expected to hit those intense temperatures either on the weekend or early next week, according to private forecaster Weatherzone.