Three states entirely under heatwave as scorching temperatures grip most of Australia

Most of Australia is experiencing a heatwave, with three states facing low to extreme heatwave conditions today, which are almost unavoidable. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that from today through next week, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Tasmania will all experience low to localized extreme heatwave conditions.

Temperatures in the affected states will range from the low 30s to the low 40s, with some areas in Western Australia even reaching highs of over 40 degrees. Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania will be fully engulfed in heatwaves from today through Monday, with conditions ranging from low to extreme. Melbourne's high today is 31 degrees, rising to 38 degrees from tomorrow to Monday, making it the hottest few days the city has seen since 2014.

Adelaide's high is 36 degrees today, 38 degrees tomorrow, and 39 degrees on Monday. Hobart has avoided the worst of the heat, with highs of 26 degrees today and tomorrow, before rising to 33 degrees on Monday. In New South Wales, the northern, central, western, and southern regions of the state are under low to severe heatwave warnings, while the east coast is unaffected. Sydney is experiencing slightly cooler temperatures, with a high of 27 degrees today, 28 degrees tomorrow, and 29 degrees on Monday.

Most of Western Australia is experiencing low to extreme heatwave conditions starting today. The northern and southern regions, including Perth, have avoided the worst of the extreme heat. Perth's high today is 33 degrees, dropping to 32 degrees tomorrow, and then rising back to 33 degrees on Monday. In the north, most of the Northern Territory will face low to severe heatwaves starting today. Darwin's high will remain steady at 34 degrees from today through Monday.

While Queensland is not affected by the heatwave, it is facing severe flooding due to over 200mm of rainfall.