Heatwave to Bring Scorching Temperatures to South-East Australia Before Rapid Cool Down
Temperatures in parts of Victoria, NSW, and South Australia are forecast to exceed 40°C this weekend, with fire risks heightened ahead of a significant cold front early next week.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe heatwave warnings for parts of south-east Australia, with temperatures expected to peak 6-15°C above the March average.
- Major cities like Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney will experience highs of up to 39°C this weekend, with inland areas of NSW and South Australia potentially exceeding 40°C.
- The heatwave will bring elevated fire risks due to dry, windy conditions, with extreme fire danger warnings expected in parts of NSW and South Australia on Saturday.
- A strong cold front is predicted to sweep through late Sunday into Monday, causing temperatures to drop sharply, with highs in some areas plunging to the teens.
- The cold front may bring strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall to parts of Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, marking the first significant autumnal weather shift this year.
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