Heatwave and fire warnings as parts of Victoria expected to approach ‘all-time maximum record’ temperatures

BK Benita Kolovos and Petra StockThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-22 · 06:07 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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A heatwave is forecast to impact South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C for at least five days in some areas. Victoria is bracing for potentially record-breaking temperatures, prompting heightened fire warnings, especially in already affected regions. The Bureau of Meteorology attributes the heatwave to a "dome of heat" that originated in Western Australia and is now moving eastward. Residents are urged to prepare for the extreme heat, as authorities monitor the situation and issue warnings.

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Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Kevin Parkyn described a “dome of heat” moving east.

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At least five days of temperatures above 40C forecast for parts of South Australia, Victoria and NSW

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Parts of Victoria are expected to approach ‘all-time maximum record’ temperatures.

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At least five days of temperatures above 40C forecast for parts of South Australia, Victoria and NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Victorians are being warned to brace for another heatwave, with temperatures set to soar towards record levels in some parts of the state, putting authorities on alert in fire-affected areas. South Australia and parts of New South Wales have also been told to prepare for hot weather, due to what the Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Kevin Parkyn described as a “dome of heat” that has caused record-breaking heat in Western Australia moving east. Continue reading...

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