Temperatures to soar above 50 degrees in parts of Australia this weekend

A “break in the monsoon” is allowing an “intensely hot air mass” to build up over northwestern Australia this week, particularly around the Pilbara district, which is set to cop the brunt of the heat.

The region has already sweltered through a sizzling start to the week, with heatwave conditions also making life uncomfortable for residents in at least four other states.

“On Monday, the temperature at Learmonth Airport soared to 46.1 degrees, setting a new mark for the highest temperature anywhere on Earth so far in February 2023,” Weatherzone said.

“This title may be short-lived though, with another round of temperatures in excess of 45 degrees likely in the west Pilbara later this week.

“Some forecast models suggest that temperatures could reach around 46 to 48 degrees in parts of the Pilbara on Friday or Saturday, possibly nudging 50 degrees in some areas.”

If 50 degrees is reported at an official weather station this week, it will mark only the second time the temperature has occurred in Australia in February, after 50.5 degrees was recorded at Mardie on February 19, 1998.

Today in WA, residents can expect hot conditions across the board, with Perth locals set to enjoy a pleasant top of 25 degrees, however the majority of the rest of the state, including the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne and Goldfields regions will near closer to 40 degrees.

Meanwhile, heatwave warnings remain place in every other Australian jurisdiction except in the Northern Territory.

In Queensland, which has battled a week of weather extremes already – from floods, storms and bushfires – over 15 severe weather warnings are in place.

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Brisbane will push 30 degrees today, while the Gold Coast set to reach 28 degrees.

In NSW, the Sydney metro area is forecast for a sunny 26 degrees, while in South Australia the Eastern Eyre Peninsula and Mount Lofty Ranges have been issued a fire warning with capital city Adelaide set to sizzle through almost 40 degrees temperatures.

In Melbourne, it’ll be 34 degrees and cloudy today, while in Canberra it’ll be mostly fine with tops of 30 degrees.

Aussies are urged to practice extreme caution during heatwave conditions and are advised to look out for vulnerable members of the community, including children, the elderly and pets.

“Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell,” The Bureau of Meteorology said.

“Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.

“Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.”