Heatwave engulfs south-eastern states as Victoria faces catastrophic fire conditions not seen since Black Summer
Melbourne mercury expected to hit 43C with higher temperatures inland and a total fire ban in place for all VictoriaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking...
By Petra Stock · The Guardian World
Melbourne mercury expected to hit 43C with higher temperatures inland and a total fire ban in place for all Victoria Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dire bushfire conditions threatened south-eastern states on Friday as unrelenting heat bore down on large parts of Australia and Victorians prepared for catastrophic conditions not seen since 2019-20. Catastrophic and extreme fire danger ratings were in place throughout Victoria, with the entire state under a total fire ban. Extreme conditions were expected across much of South Australia as well as the New South Wales Riverina. Melbourne: Windy. Late cool change, possible storm, maximum 43C. Canberra: sunny, maximum 39C. Adelaide: mostly sunny, maximum 32C. Sydney: sunny, maximum 33C. Darwin: showers, storm, maximum 33C. Perth: partly cloudy, maximum 29C. Brisbane: possible shower, maximum 29C. Hobart: shower or two, maximum 25C. Continue reading...