Northern Australia Faces Prolonged Severe Heatwave

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Published: 2026-11-04
Category: weather
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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Northern Australia, encompassing parts of Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Queensland, is under severe heatwave warnings. Temperatures are expected to reach mid-thirties to low forties Celsius, with Marble Bar potentially hitting 46°C (114.8°F). The heatwave, which began November 2nd, is forecast to persist for at least a week, posing significant health risks to residents in affected regions.

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