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Queensland heatwave sees temperatures nudge mid-40s as humidity intensifies smoke haze across Brisbane
The Spring heatwave has sent temperatures soaring across Queensland, nudging November records in some areas.
Key points:
- Temperatures are about 10C above the November average in some places, the Bureau of Meteorology says
- The high humidity in coastal parts of the South East has made the heat feel oppressive
- A cool change is expected on Tuesday
The mercury hit 44 degrees Celsius in Winton with a fire weather warning in place for the Maranoa and Warrego regions.
The outback town of Winton hit a scorching 44C this afternoon and Julia Creek reached 43.9C — coming within 1C or 2C of the record.
In the Maranoa and Warrego regions, St George recorded 43.2C at 2:00pm and Roma sweltered at 42.2C.
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