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Australia Faces Extreme Heat and Varied Weather Ahead

12/19/2025

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Perth is forecast to reach 39°C, signaling extreme heat in Western Australia.
Victoria and Tasmania will be cooler, with Melbourne about 19°C and Hobart around 17°C.
Queensland may face showers and storms, especially in the north, while New South Wales remains generally dry with some eastern rain.
The Northern Territory will have cloudy skies with potential storms.
Overall, weather will vary widely across the country and may impact holiday plans.

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Perth is forecast to reach 39°C, signaling extreme heat in Western Australia.
Victoria and Tasmania will be cooler, with Melbourne about 19°C and Hobart around 17°C.
Queensland may face showers and storms, especially in the north, while New South Wales remains generally dry with some eastern rain.
The Northern Territory will have cloudy skies with potential storms.
Overall, weather will vary widely across the country and may impact holiday plans.