Heatwaves, thunderstorms and fire danger flagged across Australia this weekend
Australians across the country are being warned to prepare for mixed weather this weekend as storms, heatwaves and high fire conditions are expected.
Following a warm start to spring, heatwaves are expected in parts of Qld, NT and northern WA this weekend, with temperatures expected to be in the low forties in some areas, according to the Weather zone.
The Bureau of Meteorology said a heatwave warning was in place for much of northern and western Queensland from Bundaberg northwards.
Extreme heatwave conditions in parts of Qld, NT and northern WA are also contributing to the ongoing fire danger; because fire services continue to fight many fires that are currently ongoing across the country.
Hot, dry and windy conditions will maintain high fire danger rates across large areas of northern and eastern Australia over the coming days.
Storms are also expected to develop in inland Western Australia and western parts of SA on Friday.
They are expected to spread eastward into SA on Saturday before reaching the country’s east coast on Sunday.
“There is a risk of severe storms to the west of the peninsula… this means storms could pack an extra punch, damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall are possible and we may not see this level of severity in Adelaide, but we could certainly see moderate rain and some active weather,” BOM Senior Meteorologist Angus Hines said on Friday afternoon. he said.
The Weather Zone said thunderstorms could be severe across parts of WA, NT and SA on Friday and Saturday, with a rapid risk of heavy rainfall as well as damaging wind gusts.
Although heavy rainfall remains a risk for Vic, NSW and parts of Qld, the risk of severe storms will decrease on Sunday as storms shift eastward.
Sydney
Sydneysiders can expect a mostly sunny day on Saturday, with a high of 25°C and a low of 17°C.
On Sunday Sydney will see another sunny day with a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C.
Melbourne
A few showers are expected in Melbourne on Saturday, with a high of 19°C and a low of 14°C.
On Sunday, Melbourne will see another rainy day with a high of 20°C and a low of 12°C.
Adelaide
A few showers are expected in Adelaide on Saturday, with a high of 22°C and a low of 16°C.
Sunday will see a partly sunny day in Adelaide with a high of 21°C and a low of 12°C.
brisbane
A humid day is expected in Brisbane on Saturday, with a high temperature of 30°C and a low of 21°C.
One or two thunderstorms are expected in Brisbane on Sunday, with a high of 33C and a low of 22C.
perth
Perth residents should expect a sunny day on Saturday with a high of 22°C and a low of 11°C.
On Sunday, Perth will see a partly sunny day with a high of 21°C and a low of 11°C.
canberra
Residents of the nation’s capital should expect a cloudy day on Saturday, with a high of 22°C and a low of 10°C.
Canberra will see a few thunderstorms on Sunday, with a high of 17°C and a low of 10°C.
Hobart’s
Hobart can expect a sunny day on Saturday with a high of 16°C and a low of 7°C.
Hobart on Sunday will see a cloudy day with a high of 15°C and a low of 5°C.
Darwin
Darwin should expect a sunny day on Saturday with a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C.
Darwin on Sunday will see a cloudy day with a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C.
