Toowoomba, get ready for a scorcher.


The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that September temperature records will be "smashed" on Thursday, with the mercury set to rise to 34 degrees in the Garden City.


The highest September temperature on record was 32.1 degrees, set on September 29, 2000.


Forecaster Lauren Murphy said it was likely a fire weather warning would also be issued for the Darling Downs, with severe to extreme fire danger.


She said Toowoomba and Darling Downs residents should prepare for a sweltering day.


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