Temperatures of more than 12C above average forecast for WA’s capital while parts of Queensland could remain in the 20s at night until next week
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About half of Australia will swelter under a heatwave in coming days, with prolonged hot nights and high humidity expected to create uncomfortable and dangerous conditions.
Perth and Brisbane are at the centre of the hot weather enveloping much of Western Australia and Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of severe heatwave conditions with forecast maximum temperatures of more than 12C above average in Perth.