Northern Australia is enduring an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 43°C in parts of Queensland and the Northern Territory.
This extreme weather is expected to persist, bringing sweltering conditions to much of the country.
Inland Queensland, including areas such as Longreach, Boulia, and Richmond, is facing highs of 43°C, while Mount Isa is forecast to reach 41°C.
In the Northern Territory, Katherine and Timber Creek are set to hit 42°C, and in Western Australia, Derby will reach 38°C, with Marble Bar expected to see a blistering 43°C.
While northern Australia is gripped by intense heat, other parts of the country are facing a shift in conditions.
The southeast, including Sydney and Melbourne, will experience more moderate temperatures.
Queensland and New South Wales brace for severe storms amid ongoing heatwave conditions.Sydney is expected to reach 23°C on Monday, with rain and thunderstorms possible by midweek.
Melbourne’s temperatures will hover around 24°C on Monday, with a chance of rain and storms, followed by a cool-down on Thursday.
However, the weekend promises a return to warmth, with temperatures potentially climbing to 30°C.
As heatwave conditions continue to ease in parts of southeast Queensland, meteorologists warn that thunderstorms will be a growing concern for much of the country.
These storms, particularly along the east coast, may bring heavy rainfall, flash floods, large hail, and damaging winds.
Queensland and northern New South Wales are already hotspots for severe storms, and other areas, including Victoria, South Australia, and parts of Western Australia, will also experience storm activity.
Although the storms won’t be widespread, lightning strikes are expected to impact much of the eastern states, with conditions changing daily.
With heatwave conditions persisting in the north and storm threats across the east, Australians are bracing for a week of extreme weather that could have significant impacts on daily life and safety.