Large parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia remain under heatwave warnings today as hot conditions linger.
With a heatwave rolling over much of the top half of Australia, experts are calling for the public not to become complacent.
Queensland Health issued an emergency warning for heatwaves for the broader Brisbane metropolitan area and around areas of Charleville, Dalby, Goondiwindi, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Toowoomba and Winton, where highs will range between 30 and 40 degrees.Much of Australia is baking through the hottest spring weather in years this week as temperatures surge as much as 13 degrees Celsius above average.
Some relief is expected for south-east Queensland with possible storms expected to usher in a cool change going into the weekend.Severe and extreme heatwaves have claimed more lives than any other natural hazard in Australia.Anyone who works or exercises outdoors can be at risk. To keep cool people can wear loose-fitting clothing, stay indoors and keep near air conditioning and fans.He said the QAS has seen an uptick in calls since the hot weather began.
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