Perth bracing for week-long heatwave from today
A seven-day heatwave in Perth and large parts of Western Australia will start today, with temperatures forecast to climb to 37 degrees in the state capital.
Daytime temperatures are expected to stay at or above 35 degrees for seven consecutive days from today, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
Other parts of WA will also experience scorching temperatures today. The mercury is forecast to reach 40 degrees in Geraldton in the state's midwest, while Karratha and Port Hedland should expect a top temperature of 37 degrees.
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The severe heatwave area is shown in orange, while the extreme heat area, just north of Perth, is coloured in red. Nine
But the peak of the heat will be felt from tomorrow, with Perth temperatures hitting 39 degrees before a roasting 40 degrees on Thursday.
The mercury could even climb to 44 degrees or 45 degrees in parts of the state's Central West district.
Nights between these hot days will remain uncomfortably hot, with minimum temperatures staying 6 to 10 degrees above average.
A large swathe of WA, from the southern Pilbara all the way down though Perth to Cape Leeuwin in the far south-west will be impacted.
The scorching conditions are being stoked by hot winds from the state's northern interior being funnelled towards the west coast, reports Weatherzone.
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A severe heatwave is bearing down upon Australia's west coast. Windy.com
Meanwhile, eastern states can expect cooling and wetter conditions over coming days.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast that some parts of Queensland could see their most significant rainfall of the year.
Totals of 100mm are expected in places for the next week, to the relief of farmers and firefighters both.
Patchy showers are forecast for New South Wales as well.
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