Extreme Heatwave Grips Northern Australia with Record Temperatures

An extreme heatwave is affecting northern Australia, particularly the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia, the Tiwi Islands, Top End, Gulf region of the Northern Territory, and Queensland's Cape York Peninsula. Fitzroy Crossing recorded 45.1°C (113.2°F), marking Australia's first 45°C day in nine months. The heatwave, driven by a slow-moving high-pressure system, is expected to last at least a week in some areas, with Marble Bar potentially reaching 46°C. Authorities have issued extreme and severe heatwave warnings, emphasizing precautions due to the high mortality risk associated with heatwaves in Australia.