November 21st 2024.
As we enter the weekend, residents of Victoria and South Australia are bracing themselves for a scorching heatwave that is on its way. This extreme weather event is expected to bring soaring temperatures and dangerous fire conditions to these regions. In Melbourne, the mercury is set to rise to a sweltering 34 degrees today, before reaching a scorching 36 degrees tomorrow. But don't despair, as relief is in sight with a more pleasant 23 degrees forecasted for Sunday.
Meanwhile, our friends in Adelaide are also preparing for the intense heat, with a maximum temperature of 36 degrees expected today. However, they can look forward to a slight reprieve tomorrow with temperatures dropping to 29 degrees, and a cooler 25 degrees on Sunday. But even with these slightly cooler temperatures, it's important to stay hydrated and take precautions to stay safe in the heat.
Unfortunately, with high temperatures and dry conditions, the risk of bushfires is also elevated. In fact, today there are high fire danger warnings for western and central parts of Victoria, and severe heatwave conditions in East Gippsland. The Bureau of Meteorology has also issued a warning for overnight minimum temperatures, which are expected to peak at around 20 degrees tonight and tomorrow morning.
Thankfully, there is some relief in sight as the bureau predicts the severe heatwave conditions to ease from Sunday, thanks to a cool change coming in from the west. However, along with this change in temperature, showers and isolated thunderstorms are also expected to develop in the west. In fact, a severe thunderstorm warning is possible in the far west this afternoon and evening.
As always, safety is our top priority, and the South Australian Country Fire Service has declared a total fire ban for the state's West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, and Lower Eyre Peninsula. These areas are rated as having extreme conditions, so it's important to stay vigilant and follow all fire safety precautions.
For those who want to stay informed and receive emergency information, the South Australian government has updated their Alert SA app. This app, previously dedicated to bushfire warnings, now includes alerts for severe weather, heatwaves, urban fires, floods, and hazardous materials. And for even more news and updates, you can download the 9News app, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Stay safe and stay informed.
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