Hottest temperature in Australia since 1960 recorded in WA’s north as mercury soars to 50.7 degrees

Onslow’s average temperature at this time of year is usually 36.5 degrees, and so the 49-degree temperatures will be more than 10 degrees hotter than usual.

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“I am sure most people living up there are used to the heat, but with these extremes people should take extra care to stay…