After a slow start to the season including freezing cold nights, hail and torrential rain, summer has finally arrived in Australia, with an intense heatwave set to sweep the country.
Temperatures will peak in the mid-40s this week as huge amounts of hot air make their way from the nation’s north-west to the east coast.
Sydney will see the mercury soaring through the 30s by mid-week, while Adelaide could potentially sweat through a 43C day on Wednesday.
After a slow start to the season including freezing cold nights, hail and torrential rain, summer has finally arrived in Australia, as a monster heatwave is set to sweep the country
Sydney will see the mercury soaring through the 30s by mid-week, while Adelaide could potentially sweat through a 43-degree day on Wednesday
Temperatures will peak in the mid 40s this week as huge amounts of hot air make their way from the nation’s north-west to the east coast
New South Wales will see the heat peak on Thursday, with Sydney’s west tipped to reach the 40s.
The harbour city will be slightly cooler due to north-easterly winds, but still will have perfect beach weather with temperatures in the mid-30s.
Melbourne will be even hotter, with dry winds and heats in the high 30s combining to send Victorians fleeing from the city in search of beaches.
Country areas will be struck with heat of more than 30C from Tuesday, with relief not in sight until at least the end of the week.
New South Wales will see the heat peak on Thursday, with Sydney’s west tipping to reach the 40s
The harbour city will be slightly cooler due to north-easterly winds, but still will have perfect beach weather with mid-30s
Melbourne will be even hotter, with dry winds and heats in the high 30s combining to send Victorians fleeing from the city in search of beaches
Friday will see a nationwide cool-off, but the weekend and next week is set to experience similar heat
South Australia will experience similar punishment, with temperatures surpassing 40C throughout the majority of the state.
Adelaide will be pushing 40C by Tuesday, with other cities potentially looking at temperatures in the mid-40s.
Thankfully for residents a cold front will follow the excessive heat wave, bringing relieving temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
Even chilly Canberra will be participating in the summer party, as the Australian capital could get as hot as the mid-30s.
The city will peak around 33C on Thursday, seven degrees higher than the average.
Friday will see a nationwide cool-off, but the weekend and next week is set to experience similar heat.