Brisbane to endure 38-degree scorcher on Monday as heatwave descends on state

“That is when we will see temperatures get up into the high 30s – even the low 40s as well – for parts of the south-east and central districts.”

Mr How said the Capricornia district, which takes in Rockhampton, would bear the brunt of the scorching conditions.

“But we will see above-average temperatures stretch down towards Brisbane and inland as well as far west as places like Longreach and Birdsville,” he said.

“On Monday, through western parts of Brisbane and along the coast to places like Gladstone and Bundaberg, we will see temperatures of 36 to 38 degrees.”

Brisbane was expected to reach 34 degrees on Monday, while Ipswich was bracing for a top of 37 and Gatton 38.

The Gold and Sunshine coasts were expected to peak at…