Monitoring heat waves in the coming week

The synoptic situation is set up to trap some heat across eastern Qld coastal and adjacent areas eartly next week. Not much extreme heat elsewhere with remaining areas enjoying mild conditions.

Heatwave forecast starting Saturday 21 February through to Wednesday 24 February 2021

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/