Southern parts of Australia are about to swelter through a heatwave as temperatures are expected remain well above 30 degrees into next week, while heavy rain hits North Queensland. 9News
are expected to have temperatures in the 30s today, Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures dropping on Wednesday.READ MORE:"In Melbourne this morning, it is gloomy almost, doesn't look hot but it will be once the cloud clears later this afternoon," Narramore toldRegional areas are expected to hit 40 degrees.
"Once the cloud clears, southern Victoria will get into the high 30s. Then 41 at Swan Hill, Mildura and even hotter in inland parts of South Australia." A cool change is expected overnight for Adelaide and Melbourne coastal areas but then it will heat up again on Monday and Tuesday.Tasmania is also having its own heatwave with Hobart expected to hit 30 degrees today and Tuesday.About 300mm of rain fell yesterday and another 200mm fell overnight."Flood watches are also issued so we're likely to see flash and riverine flooding become a bigger concern through the weekend into early next week.
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