It certainly was a scorcher last Friday with the temperature reaching a blistering maximum of 39.5 degrees celsius in Cessnock.
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Multiple fire crews responded to a one-and-a-half hectare grass fire near the railway line at Mitchell Avenue and Railway Parade that broke out at approximately 4.45pm.
The temperatures will continue to rise this week, with some well-needed rain forecast for the weekend.
FIVE DAY FORECAST:
Wednesday: A 40 per cent chance of showers today and the temperature is predicted at 15 degrees with a maximum of 28.
Thursday: Summer is definitely on its way, with this Thursday predicted to have a maximum temperature of 37 degrees.
Friday: This Friday will be another hot one with the maximum temperature predicted to rise to 38 with a minimum of 20. Though a 60 per cent chance of rain could cool you down.
Saturday: It will be a humid overcast Saturday with maximum temperature of 31 and minimum of 17. A 50 per cent chance of showers is predicted for the day.
Sunday: Pack your umbrella because there is an 90 per cent chance of rain. The temperature is predicted to rise to 40 degrees with a minimum of 18.
* Forecasts sourced from Weatherzone
