Brutal summer ahead: Bureau warns of record heat across Australia

Millions of Australians will experience hotter-than-usual days and abnormally hot nights, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s grim summer report.

The Bureau’s long-range forecast calls for a hot summer in most parts of the country.

There is a 60 to 80 per cent chance of above average maximum temperatures across Australia for the three months to January.

There is a 50/50 chance in parts of Victoria, Tasmania and the Pilbara, with a much higher chance of warmer temperatures in central Victoria and Tasmania; The middle of any state can be overwhelming.

“Daytime temperatures from November to January are likely to be above average across much of Australia,” the bureau said.

“It is very likely that overnight temperatures will be above average almost across the country.”

It is also predicted to stay warmer, with unusually high minimum temperatures of 60 to 80 percent.

The only part of the country likely to avoid these extreme weather conditions is the NSW coastline, thanks to the extra moisture easing daytime heat after a very wet winter.

At the same time, rainfall is expected to increase in northern and eastern parts of Australia in November, although only northern Queensland and the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia are predicted to experience a wetter-than-normal summer.

Everywhere else there is still a wide “spread” in the values ​​the model shows for rain, meaning it could be above or below average.

Sea temperatures in Australia are also expected to remain high after reaching the highest temperature ever recorded in September.

Last week until 12 October sea surface temperatures were warmer than average across much of Australia, particularly along the west and east coasts.

“From November to January, sea surface temperatures are forecast to be warmer across much of the world, including Australia,” the bureau said.

Warmer oceans can provide more moisture and energy, which can increase the intensity of storms, hurricanes, and rain systems. But the Bureau says this can be compensated by dry soil, which will reduce the risk of river floods.

Rising temperatures will kick in this week, with Sky News weather meteorologist Tamsin Green predicting the warmest October week in nearly two decades.

Extreme heat could hit three states on Monday as the mercury rises this October, according to Weatherzone.

“South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and even the ACT could break October temperature records with maximums in the mid-40s as this event unfolds,” says Weatherzone.

“This warmth is now spreading across the country, causing a large pool of unseasonably warm temperatures in outback areas, while near-coastal parts of south-eastern Australia will also experience a brief burst of unseasonably warm temperatures later in the weekend and into the new week.”