Forbes is facing its sixth day in a row with an afternoon peak higher than 41 degrees, possibly its fourth day in a row over 44 degrees.
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According to Weatherzone, the temperature is set to peak at 45 degrees today.
We’ve already sweltered through temperatures of at least 41 degrees every day since Sunday, with temperatures of at least 44 degrees at Forbes airport on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
When the Advocate went to print on Thursday, Weatherzone had reported a peak of 44.7 degrees at 3.50pm.
A total fire ban is currently in place across the Central West, with winds in the north.
Conditions will back off a little over the weekend, with forecasts of 38 degrees.
From the archives: a little on historical hot temperatures on page 8 today.
