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A formidable heatwave is looming over significant portions of Australia as the weekend approaches, following a surge in temperatures to nearly 50°C along the west coast.
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According to Weatherzone meteorologist Stephen King, the searing heat will spread from northwest WA, where Carnarvon recorded a scorching 49.9°C earlier this week, to the southeast.
On Thursday, Victoria is expected to swelter, with Melbourne set to experience temperatures of up to 38°C – four degrees hotter than Perth, which bore the brunt of the heatwave this week.
Southern Tasmania and Hobart will also face sweltering conditions on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 35°C, marking the highest recorded temperature for the island state this summer.
Every state and territory in Australia is bracing for a ferocious heatwave ahead of the weekend (pictured, beach-goers enjoy the 36C weather in Adelaide on Wednesday)
Total fire bans have been declared for six Victorian regions amid a searing heatwave
Ex-cyclone Lincoln is forecast to redevelop and make landfall on the Pilbara coast – it will be the first cyclone to affect WA’s coast this season
Mr. King further mentioned that the heatwave will progress from Victoria to New South Wales on Friday, with temperatures soaring into the high 30s.
Meanwhile, the coastal regions of Western Australia might encounter their first cyclone of the season over the weekend, with the potential redevelopment of ex-tropical Cyclone Lincoln as it tracks westward.
A low-intensity to severe heatwave (forecast pictured) will affect parts of Western Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales this week
Amidst these weather conditions, emergency services across various states are gearing up for potentially hazardous situations. Victoria’s emergency services, for instance, are preparing for challenging weather conditions following last week’s bushfires and storms that caused significant damage and power outages.
ith 24C on Saturday and 27C on Sunday.
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The Bureau of Meteorology forecast heavy rainfall and flash flooding possible with severe thunderstorms along the North Tropical Coast between Townsville and Tully and parts of the Northern Goldfields on Thursday (pictured)
Several regions in Victoria, including Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West, and Central districts, have declared total fire bans due to extreme fire danger.
Similar precautions are being taken in other states like South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia, where bushfires have been raging since early summer.
Thunderstorms will wreak havoc in several states this weekend (pictured, rain in Sydney)
As residents brace themselves for the impending heatwave and potential weather-related emergencies, authorities advise staying hydrated, wearing appropriate clothing, and staying informed about warnings and risks associated with the weather.
THREE-DAY FORECAST FOR CAPITAL CITIES
SOURCE: THE DAILY MAIL