Heatwave warning in effect for Queensland, Brisbane to experience near-record temperatures

A heatwave warning is in place for numerous districts in Queensland, Australia, as Brisbane is forecast to reach approximately 36°C on Thursday, November 5, 2026, nearing the city's hottest day of the year. Dry, hot westerly winds from inland Queensland, where temperatures could hit 42°C, are driving the heat. These winds will largely negate the usual cooling sea breeze, providing little relief for most of the city and inland suburbs.