Monitoring heat waves over Christmas

With the exception of Kununurra, W.A and the Riverina in southern NSW, all other areas will experience mild temperatures through until the middle of next week.

Heatwave forecast starting Saturday 9 January through to Wednesday 13 January 2020

About heat waves

Heatwaves are calculated using the forecast maximum and minimum temperatures over the next three days, comparing this to actual temperatures over the previous thirty days, and then comparing these same three days to the 'normal' temperatures expected for that particular location. Using this calculation takes into account people's ability to adapt to the heat. For example, the same high temperature will be felt differently by residents in Moree compared to those in Orange, who are not used to the higher range of temperatures experienced in Moree. The full forecast can be accessed here: http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/