Dangerous bushfire day for Victoria as heatwave sweeps east coast

Dangerous bushfire day for Victoria as heatwave sweeps east coast
Victoria is predicted to have its hottest day in March in 16 years as excessive bushfire warnings are issued throughout the state.

In Melbourne, temperatures are anticipated to hit 37 levels with winds of as much as 55 kilometres per hour.

People enjoying the hot weather at St Kilda Beach. Photograph by Paul Jeffers The Age NEWS 28 Jan 2023
Victoria is excepted to have its hottest day since 2007 as excessive fireplace hazard warnings are issued. (The Age)

Two thirds of the state might be underneath Total Fire Ban restrictions as a result of sizzling, dry and windy situations forecast.

Meanwhile, the AFL has enacted its excessive warmth coverage for tomorrow’s match between North Melbourne and West Coast at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.

In Sydney is predicted to succeed in 30 levels, with Brisbane barely hotter at 33 levels.

If Sydney stays above 30 levels throughout the weekend it’ll have sustained 4 consecutive days above 30 levels for the primary time in autumn since information started 165 years in the past.

Victoria is excepted to have its hottest day in 16 years as extreme bushfire warnings are issued across the state.
If Sydney stays above 30 levels throughout the weekend it’ll have sustained 4 consecutive days above 30 levels for the primary time in autumn since information started 165 years in the past. (Bureau of Meteorology)

The supply of the warmth is 2 separate tongues of sizzling air which are sweeping east throughout Australia’s south-east, elevating temperatures and holding the standard sea breezes at bay.

There are 47 fires burning throughout NSW, with the beforehand uncontrolled Curraweela fireplace now contained.

It burnt 3408 hectares earlier than it was managed however the Rural Fire Service (RFS).

Record warmth in NSW sparks bushfires

Across the nation, Adelaide and Perth are each anticipated to hit 28 levels, Hobart 25, Canberra 32 and Darwin 33.

For the most recent NSW data go to the RFS web site right here.
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