heatwave conditions

An extreme heatwave is smothering much of Asia. That’s rare for this early in the year. It’s unusual that it’s already lasted a fortnight. It’s odd because it stretches across 12 countries from India, over mainland China and through to…

Temperatures are climbing in Sydney ahead of a scorching week with heatwave conditions lingering on the NSW coast.Hot air will move across the country causing an autumnal heat spike, pushing Sydney’s CBD over 31C for the first time this…

It may still be summer – just – but temperatures across the south and east are set to feel distinctly late autumnal with the mercury up to five degrees below average. Victoria is the current centre of the chillier conditions, but…

Extreme heat over the west and southern regions of the country has boosted fire danger and heatwave warnings for residents in multiple states. A cool change will ease conditions for most states by the start of the weekend but the threat of…

NSW is due to experience its hottest day in two years as heatwave conditions on either side of the country send temperatures climbing. Thousands are expected to flock to beaches to find some relief as parts of Sydney are expected to hit 38C…

Forecasters are warning of “record challenging extreme heat” over the coming days and into next week as a huge heatwave sweeps the country.Some cities could see their hottest day of summer so far. Victoria could nudge 40C on Friday, the…

Every state and territory, at least in part, is likely to face a heatwave in the coming days as scorching late summer weather bakes the country. A break in the monsoon has allowed sweltering air to build up in the Pilbara which is heading…

NSW residents are being told to brace for intense rain and wind as severe thunderstorms are set to batter the state.The thunderstorms are expected to produce intense rainfall throughout the afternoon that could lead to dangerous and…

A cold snap has been felt across southeast states just days after a severe heatwave.Earlier this week, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, WA and parts of NSW sweated through heatwave conditions as the mercury inched above 30C.A cool…

There is a heatwave warning for five states on Boxing Day as a band of warmer conditions beats down on the nation from Western Australia to Tasmania. The hotter conditions started to settle in on Christmas Day and will run to Wednesday in…