{"id":100931,"date":"2025-02-01T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T02:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=100931"},"modified":"2025-02-01T13:02:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T02:02:36","slug":"melbourne-to-bake-at-39c-as-australia-braces-for-extreme-heat-over-the-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/melbourne-to-bake-at-39c-as-australia-braces-for-extreme-heat-over-the-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne to Bake at 39\u00b0C as Australia Braces for Extreme Heat over the Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Australia is bracing for <strong>extreme weather conditions<\/strong> this weekend, with a <strong>severe heatwave<\/strong> set to impact the southern states, while <strong>intense rainfall<\/strong> threatens to cause <strong>major flooding<\/strong> in Far North Queensland. According to the <strong>Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)<\/strong>, temperatures in some regions will soar up to <strong>14\u00b0C above average<\/strong>, while parts of Queensland could receive up to <strong>500 mm of rain in a single day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heatwave Conditions to Grip South-Eastern Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>heatwave<\/strong>, driven by an accumulation of hot air over <strong>Western Australia&#8217;s Pilbara region<\/strong>, is expected to push temperatures significantly higher across <strong>South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania<\/strong>. Cities including <strong>Melbourne, Adelaide, and Hobart<\/strong> will experience consecutive days of extreme heat, with temperatures reaching <strong>38-39\u00b0C<\/strong> in some areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forecasted temperatures for major cities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Melbourne<\/strong>: 31\u00b0C on Saturday, peaking at 37-38\u00b0C on Sunday and Monday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adelaide<\/strong>: 36\u00b0C on Saturday, rising to 38-39\u00b0C by Monday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hobart<\/strong>: A cooler start to the weekend, but climbing to 34\u00b0C on Tuesday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perth<\/strong>: Milder temperatures over the weekend, but expected to hit 40\u00b0C by midweek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>prolonged heatwave<\/strong> is exacerbated by the <strong>absence of cyclones<\/strong> in Western Australia and a <strong>delayed monsoon season<\/strong>, which have allowed temperatures to build up over time. According to <strong>BoM senior meteorologist Dean Narramore<\/strong>, this pattern is leading to an <strong>extended period of high temperatures<\/strong>, particularly across <strong>Western Australia\u2019s Gascoyne region<\/strong>, where temperatures could reach <strong>47\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Bureau-of-Meteorology.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100933\" style=\"width:562px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Supplied: Bureau of Meteorology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Fire Danger and Extreme Heat Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities have warned of <strong>high fire danger<\/strong> across multiple states due to the <strong>combination of extreme heat and dry conditions<\/strong>. While strong winds are not currently expected, reducing the immediate bushfire risk, the South Australian <strong>Country Fire Service<\/strong> has alerted residents about <strong>smoke from Victorian bushfires<\/strong> moving westward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the intense heat poses <strong>health risks<\/strong>, particularly for <strong>vulnerable populations<\/strong> such as the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing conditions. The BoM urges residents to <strong>stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and check on at-risk individuals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tropical Low Brings Major Flood Risk to Far North Queensland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the southern states face extreme heat, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/leave-now-emergency-warnings-issued-as-catastrophic-flooding-hits-north-queensland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Far North Queensland is preparing for <strong>significant flooding<\/strong><\/a> as a <strong>tropical low nears the coast<\/strong>. The system is forecast to bring <strong>widespread rainfall of 200-300 mm per day<\/strong>, with <strong>isolated falls reaching up to 500 mm<\/strong> over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heaviest rainfall is expected between <strong>Innisfail and Ayr<\/strong>, though <strong>flooding risks extend beyond these areas<\/strong> due to already saturated catchments. <strong>Mr. Narramore<\/strong> warns that the situation could worsen, stating:<br><em>&#8220;We\u2019re likely to see quite a bit of flooding this weekend into early next week.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the tropical low is unlikely to <strong>develop into a cyclone<\/strong>, its slow movement will prolong the <strong>heavy rain event<\/strong>, increasing the likelihood of <strong>flash flooding<\/strong>. Flood preparations are already underway, with authorities advising residents to <strong>monitor weather updates and prepare for possible evacuations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uncertain Outlook for Western Australia\u2019s Tropical Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, meteorologists are also tracking <strong>multiple tropical lows across northern Australia<\/strong>, including two systems over Western Australian waters. At least one of these lows has the potential to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/four-potential-cyclones-forecast-for-australia-in-coming-days-bom-warns-of-severe-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">develop into a cyclone in the coming days<\/a><\/strong>, though it currently poses no immediate threat to the mainland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia is facing a weekend of extreme weather, with scorching heat in the south and relentless rainfall in the north. 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