Queensland faces severe 40-degree heatwave warning
The Bureau of Meteorology issued severe heatwave warnings for Queensland, with some inland areas expected to reach 40C.
Inland areas in the north will reach high 30s to low 40s, with overnight lows around 20C. Regions under warning include the Peninsula, Northern Goldfields, North Tropical Coast and Central Coast.
Major towns like Rockhampton, Townsville and Cairns are forecast to reach 33C. Brisbane has already hit 36C and the Gold Coast 34C.
Southern areas will cool by up to 17C on Friday, but the north will remain hot through the weekend.
- High 30s to low 40 degrees Celsius
- Peak inland temperature
- 17 degrees Celsius by Friday
- Brisbane temperature drop
- Mid 20 degrees Celsius
- Overnight minimum
Why it mattersExtreme heat poses serious health risks to vulnerable groups including older people, children and those with medical conditions.
AustraliaQueenslanders in northern and inland areas face dangerous heat conditions over the coming week, with authorities urging people to stay cool indoors.
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