Australia, Heatwave

Australia's southeast sweats through heatwave, facing bushfire risk
Australia's southeast on Saturday sweltered in a heat wave that raised the risk of bushfires and led authorities to issue fire bans for large parts of Victoria state.
Australia's Southeast Feels Heatwave's Wrath as Fire Risks Surge
Australia's southeast faces a severe heatwave, escalating bushfire risks across Victoria. Temperatures could hit 45°C, prompting fire bans and 'extreme' danger ratings. The change in wind on Sunday night might offer relief.
Australia's southeast faces extreme fire risk amid heatwave
Australia’s southeast is experiencing a heatwave that has intensified on Sunday, increasing the risk of bushfires and prompting authorities to issue fire bans in parts of Victoria state.
Australia's southeast braces for extreme fire danger amid intense heatwave
SYDNEY, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Australia's southeast sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Sunday, elevating bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state.
Heatwave continues across Australia's south as firefighters face 'unsettled' conditions
Hot, sticky conditions in central and southeast parts of the country are expected to endure through the weekend.
Heatwave sweeps across Southwest Australia, heightens bushfire risks
A scorching heatwave gripped southeastern Australia on Saturday, intensifying bushfire risks and prompting authorities to impose fire bans across vast regions of Victoria state. The extreme heat comes as Australia braces for a high-risk bushfire season.
Australia Braces for Scorching Heat With Risk of Fires in South
Australian authorities have issued extreme heat warnings for southeastern and western parts of the country, saying the thermostat in Melbourne is forecast to reach 38C (100.4F) on Sunday.
A week of rain set to hit Sydney and NSW as heatwave ends
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2025 begins with a heatwave after BOM confirms 2024 was second-hottest year on record
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Victoria braces for weekend heatwave as total fire ban declared in state’s west
The mercury will remain high round the clock, with an overnight low of a steamy 24 degrees forecast on Sunday - a concern for ...
Sydney heatwave ends, with storms, rain on the way
After being blasted by heat as thousands returned to work this morning, commuters in Sydney faced storms on the way home and ...
Heatwave and disruptive rain warnings issued for various parts of South Africa
The South African Weather Service has raised alarms as the country braces itself for tough weather conditions beginning ...
More than 100 water rescues as heatwave sweeps across Victoria
Lifesavers have conducted over 100 water rescues across Victoria as a heatwave sweeps the state.A total fire ban has been ...
Parts of East Coast to bake in weekend heatwave
A heatwave warning is in place for parts of the East Coast, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees. Parts of ...
Holidaymakers in Victoria urged to stay on top of bushfire alerts as heatwave continues
Hot, sticky conditions in central and southeast parts of the country are expected to endure through the weekend.