The mercury will remain high round the clock, with an overnight low of a steamy 24 degrees forecast on Sunday - a concern for emergency services.
Scorching temperatures, heatwave warnings and high fire danger await Victorians for the first weekend of 2025, while a massive blaze continues burning in the Grampians.
On Saturday, it’s forecast to be a sunny 38 degrees in the city, with a top of 37 expected on Sunday. It’s the overnight temperature, however, that is of significant concern to emergency services, as it is expected to only drop to 24 degrees on Sunday. “We’ve still got some tricky days ahead for the fire. Hot and dry days are tricky days for fires,” said Key.There are currently no restrictions or fire bans in place, but authorities are expected to consider implementing bans later on Friday.
“We have got some 40 … At the Mallee, they’ve got some 41 degrees for both Saturday and Sunday ... 40 for Shepparton and Echuca and that’s for Sunday,” said Reid.
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