Sunshine forecast for Christmas Day before temperatures soar on Boxing Day

Most of Australia’s capital cities expected to see clear skies ahead of extreme fire danger on 26thGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMost of Australia will wake up to a bright, sunny Christmas Day, but Victoria and South Australia are headed for extremely dangerous fire weather on Boxing Day.Melbourne has clear and sunny skies forecast for Wednesday, reaching 30C. But it can expect a stifling 40C on Thursday, with maximums across Victoria in the high 30s or low 40s.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Sunshine forecast for Christmas Day before temperatures soar on Boxing Day

Most of Australia’s capital cities expected to see clear skies ahead of extreme fire danger on 26th

Most of Australia will wake up to a bright, sunny Christmas Day, but Victoria and South Australia are headed for extremely dangerous fire weather on Boxing Day.

Melbourne has clear and sunny skies forecast for Wednesday, reaching 30C. But it can expect a stifling 40C on Thursday, with maximums across Victoria in the high 30s or low 40s.

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