A heatwave is set to hit Australia’s east coast, with temperatures expected to soar above 40°C, making the north of the country “one of the hottest places in the world” this week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Northern parts of New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory have been warned to prepare for hot and unsettled weather, as a mass of heat shifts east from central Australia. Temperatures in Queensland and NT are forecasted to exceed 40°C, with a “severe heatwave” expected in areas like Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa, Warrego, and the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.
These regions could see daytime highs in the upper 30s to low 40s, and overnight temps are likely to stay in the low- to mid-20s. The intense heat, which could be risky for vulnerable groups, is likely to peak mid-week on Wednesday and Thursday.
This pre-summer heat will also make its way to some coastal areas. Brisbane can expect highs between 31°C and 34°C every day this week. Sydney’s forecast shows temperatures climbing into the low 30s on Thursday, and Canberra will likely follow suit on Wednesday.
Elsewhere, Melbourne is set to enjoy a sunny 26°C on Tuesday, reaching up to 33°C on Wednesday. Hobart might reach 28°C mid-week, and Adelaide could hit 30°C by Tuesday.
According to Weatherzone, parts of Australia will become the “hottest in the world” this week. They explained that November is always a hot month for Australia, as the sun’s intensity increases across the continent, and northern and central areas feel this most. With no seasonal cloud cover yet to bring relief, the sun’s heat is uninterrupted, making things especially scorching.
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