General
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions expected across south-east, eastern parts of Australia
The first significant heatwave of the season is here, and it’s ending what’s shaping up to be the nation’s hottest November on record with a sizzle.
Key points:
- Records were broken at Mildura Airport and Walpeup in Victoria
- It is a hot end to what is expected to be Australia’s hottest November on record
- There could be another round of heatwaves in the second week of December, though rains could come through in time to cool things off
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected across much of the south-east and eastern parts of Australia over the coming days as the heat makes its way around the country.
Jonathan How, senior forecaster at the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), said heatwaves are normal for this time of year.
“But the…
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