Australia’s heatwave to continue into next week as east coast braces for possible severe storms
by Royce Kurmelovs from World news | The Guardian on (#6S3SQ)
Sydney has a high chance of thunderstorms this week, while Melbourne can look forward to 30C weather on Saturday
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The heatwave baking northern Australia with temperatures of up to 43C is expected to continue into next week, with southern parts of the country facing warm weather and possible severe storms.
A severe heatwave warning was current for much of inland Queensland, with highs of 43C at Longreach, Boulia and Richmond and 41C in Mount Isa expected on Sunday.
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