By: ABC, 01/14/2014
Adelaide has had its fourth hottest day on record, reaching 45.1 degrees Celsius, but it could get even hotter over the next couple of days with 46C forecast on Thursday. Premier Jay Weatherill is currently meeting with emergency service chiefs to get an update about the state's extreme weather, with a severe thunderstorm warning current for several districts. Adelaide's temperature today peaked just before 2:00pm, pipping the 45.0C recorded in January last year for fourth spot on the list. The south east has felt the full brunt of the current heatwave, with two towns setting record temperatures.
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