Australia’s south-east is set to sizzle in the coming days as a heatwave sweeps across the coast – but don’t expect it to continue through to Christmas.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a top temperature of 38C for Adelaide with the mercury pushing into the mid-40s in some centres, as will north-western areas of NSW including Broken Hill and Mildura.
Melbourne and Sydney are set to push into the low to mid 30s early in the week, however those temperatures are not set to last with the southern and eastern states to endure a cold and potentially wet Christmas.
South-eastern states are set to swelter early in the weak as a huge heatwave sweeps across the region
Coastal cities including Sydney and Melbourne will enjoy perfect summer weather, while regional areas will sweat under intense 40 degree heat
Temperatures as high as 46 degrees will smash parts of South Australia and New South Wales
Christmas Day for Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide residents will be a very mild one, with the south-eastern major cities to hover around the early 20s.
Sydney has a chance of showers, meaning any backyard and beach party traditions may be off the table.
Perth and Brisbane however will enjoy sparkling weather of 30 degrees and sun for the big day.
The Western Australia capital will shake off its wild recent weather and enjoy consistent summer heat throughout the festive week.
Heatwave conditions are forecast from Sunday until Tuesday in the state’s western and central western communities, according to the weather burea
Sydney and Brisbane will reach 30 on Monday with temperatures in both states expected to reach 35 by the middle of the week
Melbourne is predicted to hit 33 on Monday followed by a scorching 36 on Tuesday
Extreme fire risk conditions have been declared for three South Australian districts with severe conditions in seven more amid a forecast of high temperatures.
The Country Fire Service says total fire bans will be in place on Monday in all those areas, from the state’s far northwest through to the Adelaide Hills, and locals have been advised to activate their bushfire survival plans.
Marree is expected to be the hottest spot with a top of 46 while Port Augusta, Roxby Downs, Leigh Creek, Oodnadatta, and Woomera should all hit 45.
Regional NSW residents may also find it hard to sleep in the following few days with mercury not forecast to drop below the 30 mark until Tuesday.
Heatwave conditions are forecast from Sunday until Tuesday in the state’s western and central western communities, according to the weather bureau.
Sydney and Brisbane will reach 30 on Monday with temperatures in both states expected to reach 35 by the middle of the week
The intense heatwave in northern WA is moving east towards the Gold Coast, with temperatures tipped to reach up to 35 in parts of the city this week
Sydney and Brisbane will reach 30 on Monday with temperatures in both states expected to reach 35 by the middle of the week.
Melbourne is predicted to hit 33 on Monday followed by a scorching 36 on Tuesday.
The intense heatwave in northern WA is moving east towards the Gold Coast, with temperatures tipped to reach up to 35 in parts of the city this week.
Meanwhile, wild weather and freak summer storms are wreaking havoc in Perth with residents told to prepare for damaging winds.