Temperatures are set to hit the high 30s across much of the state on Friday,pushing the fire-danger rating to ‘high’ in some parts.
Strong winds have caused havoc in Victoria,with children rescued in Port Phillip Bay and firefighters battling to contain a bushfire near the Great Ocean Road.
Towns in Victoria’s south-west face a nervous wait overnight as some bushfires continue to burn out of control,even as a coming cool change is expected to bring wild winds and heavy rainfall.
The sunny forecast is a blessing for the Melbourne Cup – and all Victorians making the most of the public holiday.
Geelong copped more rain on Friday than in any calendar month this year,triggering a warning for ‘life-threatening flash flooding’ in the regional city.
A muggy,stormy summer is on the cards,as global warming fuels an increase in humidity and heat.
Footy fans packing the MCG for the AFL grand final can look forward to “cracking” conditions,while rain is due to soak the home cities of this year’s premiership contenders.
A record one-in-four people now have the debilitating condition,which is a risk factor for developing asthma.
Some Victorians face a long wait to have their power restored and tens of thousands remain without electricity following wild winds.
A woman was killed by a falling tree near the Victorian border and entire towns have been blacked out after wild weather – including hail and winds up to 146km/h – hit Victoria on Sunday and Monday.
The state will again be blasted by destructive winds,prompting warnings against travel overnight – but relief from squally conditions is in sight.