Queensland to swelter through spring's opening week with heat 4-6 degrees above normal

Queensland faces warmer than usual spring weather in its first week. Brisbane will reach 33 degrees, Birdsville 37 degrees, as westerly winds push heat across the state.

Why it mattersTemperatures 4 to 6 degrees above average across Queensland mean an early start to heat precautions, with no cooler air expected until next week.

AustraliaQueenslanders across the south-east should prepare for hotter-than-normal conditions during spring's first week, affecting outdoor activity planning and water usage.

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