Hot and sunny weather is forecast for Australia Day across the country, as one state braces for extreme heat which has sparked fire danger fears.\Warm and sunny conditions are predicted over the Australia Day long weekend, with parts of Victoria set for scorching temperatures. While residents in Sydney and Perth can look forward to perfect weather on Australia Day, Melbourne will cop scorching heat on the Monday public holiday. The Victorian capital is expected to be the hottest major city on Monday with long weekend temperatures building up to reach 40 degrees before a relieving cool change could drop temperatures significantly for the city's 'four seasons in one day'.
Australia Day long weekend forecast: Warm and sunny weather across the country as Victoria set for scorching temperatures and potential fire warnings
The Victorian capital is expected to be the hottest major city on Monday with long weekend temperatures building up to reach 40 degrees before a relieving cool change could drop temperatures significantly for the city's"four seasons in one day". While residents in Sydney and Perth can look forward to perfect weather on Australia Day, Melbourne will cop scorching heat on the Monday public holiday. Picture: Sky News Australia.
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