Whoa, Western Australia is on fire! 🔥 Not literally (yet), but an extreme heatwave has the region sizzling this weekend.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued an \"extreme heat wave warning\" for the remote Pilbara and Gascoyne areas, expecting temperatures to soar well over 40°C! Talk about hot!
In the mining town of Paraburdoo, about 1,500 kilometers north of Perth, they're bracing for a scorching 47°C. That's over 6 degrees hotter than the usual January temps. At 11:00 a.m., it was already a sweltering 42.7°C! 😲
This intense heat raises serious concerns about bushfires in the vast state. So, if you're in the area, stay cool, stay hydrated, and keep an eye out for any fire alerts. Safety first, mates! 🧊💧
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Extreme heat wave in Western Australia raises bush fire risk
cgtn.com
