Extreme fire danger warning has been issued for regions in South Australia and Victoria, including major cities like Melbourne. Due to hot, dry winds, temperatures are expected to rise significantly above average, reaching as high as 39C in Adelaide and 36C in Melbourne. Existing bushfires threaten to worsen under these conditions, especially in Western Victoria and Tasmania. Meteorologist Angus Hines highlights the dangerous combination of heat and wind, prompting concerns over fire containment. A welcome shift in weather is anticipated to bring relief on Sunday, improving conditions in southern states except for New South Wales and ACT.
The forecast temperatures were between six and 12C above average for Saturday, with expected maximums of 39C in Adelaide and 36C in Melbourne, marking an end to recent mild weather.
Angus Hines, senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, stated that the combination of heat and wind creates particularly dangerous conditions for bushfires, making them difficult to contain.
Western Victoria has experienced a number of bushfires this summer, with existing blazes in the Grampians and Little Desert national parks causing significant destruction.
Relief from the heat is expected to push through South Australia on Saturday, bringing milder weather to Victoria and Tasmania by Sunday afternoon, but NSW will remain hot.
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