Extreme and severe weather warnings are gripping Australia this week all the way from the north-west to the south-east, ranging from fires, heatwaves, rain, a flood threat, a cold front, and a potential cyclone.
Northern WA and the NT are expecting heatwave warnings to continue into the weekendTasmania and Victoria are bracing for a cold front this weekend
Meanwhile, Australia's east coast is battling fires, storms, and rain, with Victoria's south-east preparing for a cold front in the coming days.WA's north is facing heatwaves stretching into this weekend, with a severe warning in place for the Kimberley district.The Dampier Peninsula, north of Broome in the Kimberley, is the centre of the heatwave, with some parts expected to reach extreme conditions until tomorrow.
The WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services said despite seasonal burning and mitigation the Kimberley region has been seeing a significant number of fires.In response to the extreme weather, the WA Country Health Service released a health alert for people to stay safe. In the Northern Territory an extreme heatwave warning has been in place since Monday for the Tiwi district, while Daly and Arnhem districts have been facing warnings of a severe heatwave.Wind, rain, and storms in the south
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