Severe heatwave and high bushfire danger forecast ahead of Australia Day
by Mostafa Rachwani from Environment | The Guardian on (#5D282)
Weather forecast to ease by Australia Day after big burst of summer heat'
A burst of heat is set to sear much of Australia ahead of the Australia Day long weekend, sending temperatures soaring and sparking bushfire concerns.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a severe heatwave to settle across much of the south-east of the country, with temperatures set to be up to 15C above average.
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