Many people will enjoy warmer temperatures as late winter brings a burst of heat.

In the next few days, something quite out of the ordinary is expected to happen in central Australia. A warm air mass, unlike any we've seen in winter, is set to challenge heat records and bring temperatures soaring more than 15 degrees above what is considered normal for this time of year.

This incredible warmth is all thanks to a slow-moving ridge of high pressure that has been building up in the northern part of Australia. As the week progresses, this hot air will make its way down south in anticipation of a low-pressure system and a trough that are heading our way.

To give you an idea of just how hot it's going to get, temperatures in central Australia could reach levels we typically see in the middle of summer, not in the winter months. One forecast predicts that some areas in the far north of South Australia could be more than 15 degrees warmer than usual on Saturday afternoon.

Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta are expected to experience the brunt of this heat, with temperatures reaching a scorching 36 and 38 degrees, respectively. These numbers could even break South Australia's current winter heat record of 36.5 degrees set back in 1946 by Oodnadatta.

Moving over to Queensland, we can expect temperatures to reach between 35 and 37 degrees in Birdsville and Bedourie over the next few days. These numbers come very close to Queensland's winter record of 38.5 degrees, which was recorded in Bedourie in 2009.

While the Northern Territory's winter record of 39.7 degrees is not expected to be broken by this heatwave, southern parts of the territory could still see temperatures as high as 35 to 38 degrees between today and Sunday.

But it's not just central Australia that will feel the warmth. This unseasonably hot air will also make its way over to the southern and eastern coastlines of the country later this week. Sydney is forecasted to reach a balmy 26 degrees on Sunday, while Brisbane is looking at a pleasant 28 degrees. Even Melbourne and Adelaide will be able to enjoy some warmth, with maximum temperatures of 22 and 21 degrees, respectively.

So, while winter may be in full swing, it seems like central Australia and other parts of the country will get a taste of summer over the next few days. Stay cool and enjoy the heat while it lasts!

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