Severe heatwave envelops South Australia as Victoria braces for record-breaking weather

PS Petra Stock and Stephanie ConveryThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-26 · 01:59 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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South Australia experienced extreme heat on Monday, while Victoria is bracing for potentially record-breaking temperatures on Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts maximum temperatures near 50C in inland areas of eastern South Australia and Victoria. Locations such as Ouyen and Mildura in north-west Victoria are predicted to reach 49C. The heatwave is expected to continue, potentially breaking existing temperature records in the affected regions. Residents are advised to stay informed and take precautions against the severe heat.

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South Australia faced another day of searing heat on Monday

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Temperatures in Ouyen and Mildura in north-west Victoria forecast to reach 49C on Tuesday

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Maximums expected to be near 50C across inland areas

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Tuesday could see heat records broken throughout eastern South Australia and Victoria

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Temperatures in Ouyen and Mildura in north-west Victoria forecast to reach 49C on Tuesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="210" data-entity-type="location">South Australia faced another day of searing heat on Monday, as Victorians prepared for conditions forecast to be the hottest in history. Tuesday could see heat records broken throughout eastern Australia" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="210" data-entity-type="location">South Australia and Victoria, with maximums expected to be near 50C across inland areas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...

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