Extreme heat swelters southern Australia

A surf lifesaver supervises swimmers at Sydney's Bondi Beach on February 11, 2017. Much of Australia is experiencing a heatwave with the New South Wales weather bureau is predicting that February 11 could become the hottest February day on record for the state.

Extreme heat swelters southern Australia

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Sydney has endured its hottest temperature in nearly 80 years, according to Australian meteorologists. CNN's Derek Van Dam has the details.

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A surf lifesaver supervises swimmers at Sydney's Bondi Beach on February 11, 2017. Much of Australia is experiencing a heatwave with the New South Wales weather bureau is predicting that February 11 could become the hottest February day on record for the state.

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