‘Above average’: Aussies to swelter in 45C heat
Residents in one Aussie state are set to swelter this week, with the temperature tipped to reach a whopping 45C.
South Australian residents are set to swelter this week, with the temperature in one area tipped to reach a whopping 45C.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for South Australian residents as severe thunderstorms, extreme fire dangers and strong, blistering winds pass over the state this week.
Driven by a low pressure trough, temperatures are forecast to climb well above the average for this time of the year.
“We are looking at temperatures eight to 15 degrees above the average,” senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said.
According to Weatherzone, temperatures could reach up to 45C in the North West Pastoral District on Sunday.
Among the heat will be blustery north-northwesterly winds, which are expected to hit several states.
“Warm, gusty north to northwesterly winds will stream across parts of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and even parts of NSW,” Ms Bradbury said.
On Thursday, residents can expect thunderstorms moving eastwards from the southern region of South Australia to western parts of Victoria.
It’s not just South Australians facing a wild week of weather, with maximum temperatures forecast to vary by a whopping 15C across Australia.
Thebureau forecasts temperatures to rise by up to 10C higher than the seasonal average.
In Sydney, the maximum temperature was 23C on Monday – by Friday, it’s tipped to rise to 32C.
At the same time, Melbourne is set to close out the week with a maximum of just 19C.
Temperatures in the Victorian capital are tipped to seesaw, with 21C forecast for Tuesday, 30C on Thursday, and then back down to 19C on Friday.
Likewise, Adelaide is forecast for a maximum of just 21C on Tuesday, rising to 29C on Wednesday, before falling back to 21C on Friday.
By Saturday, the temperature in the City of Churches is forecast to be back up to 28C.
Brisbane, meanwhile, is set to be a bit more consistent, with a maximum 26C forecast for Tuesday, rising to 28C on Friday.
The fluctuations come as warm air from the Australian interior collides with cold fronts sweeping across the southeast.
Hobart temperatures are expected to rise from 17C on Tuesday to 26C on Thursday before falling again, while Canberra temperatures will likely rise from 22C to 27C by Thursday.
In the west, Perth is expected to be hit by temperatures of 29C by Friday, while in the north, Darwin temperatures will stay in the 35C range while fighting storms.
Originally published as ‘Above average’: Aussies to swelter in 45C heat
