Millions of Aussies are bracing for sweltering weather this weekend as a severe heatwave grips the southern states.
Melbourne is the city forecast to receive the brunt of the heat and is set to reach a high of 37C on Saturday and 38C on Sunday.
It’s expected to be Victoria’s hottest weekend in a decade, as the 76,000-hectare fire in the Grampians National Park continues to burn at a ‘Watch and Act’ level.
Punters lining up for the second day of the test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground were already feeling the heat on Saturday morning, with the mercury set to hit 29C later in the day.
The heatwave will bring blistering conditions for players and spectators alike.
But the heat in Sydney and regional NSW is not forecast to peak until Sunday and Monday, with a high of 33C in the Harbour City at the start of next week.
Adelaide is expected to tip into the high 30s on Saturday, while other parts of South Australia will exceed 40C.
Coober Pedy, northwest of Adelaide, will hit an infernal 43C.
It’s expected to be Victoria’s hottest weekend in the past 10 years
In Sydney, punters lining up for the second day of the test match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground were already feeling the heat on Saturday morning (pictured)
Melbourne is the city forecast to receive the brunt of the heat, set to reach a high of 37C on Saturday and 38C on Sunday
The heat will elevate fire danger ratings in parts of southeastern Australia over the next few days.
More than 10 fires are burning across Western Australia, but all had been downgraded to advice levels by Friday afternoon.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s Johnathan How said the sweltering weather conditions are not expected to ease until Monday.
‘Low intensity heatwaves are common at this time of year, but once we get into the severe category especially with the run of hot days and warm nights, some people can find it quite challenging,’ Mr How said.
Brisbane
Saturday: Possible shower. Min 21. Max 29.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Min 20. Max 30.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Min 20. Max 30.
The heat in Sydney and regional NSW is not forecast to peak until Sunday and Monday, with a high of 33C in the Harbour City at the start of next week
Sydney
Saturday: Sunny. Min 19. Max 29.
Sunday: Sunny. Min 20. Max 31.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Min 21. Max 33.
Melbourne
Saturday: Sunny. Min 17. Max 37.
Sunday: Partly cloud. Min 22. Max 38.
Monday: Showers. Min 18. Max 23.
Canberra
Saturday: Possible storm. Min 12. Max 33.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Min 15. Max 35.
Monday: Shower or two. Min 17. Max 35.
Hobart
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Min 13. Max 28.
Sunday: Shower or two. Min 15. Max 22.
Monday: Shower or two clearing. Min 16. Max 20.
The heatwave will bring blistering conditions for players and spectators alike at the SCG match
Adelaide
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Min 21. Max 36.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Min 25. Max 35.
Monday: Shower or two. Min 17. Max 35.
Perth
Saturday: Sunny. Min 17. Max 30.
Sunday: Sunny. Min 16. Max 32.
Monday: Sunny. Min 19. Max 35.
Darwin
Saturday: Shower or two. Possible storm. Min 25. Max 33.
Sunday: Shower or two. Possible storm. Min 25. Max 34.
Monday: Shower or two. Possible storm. Min 24. Max 33.
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