Extreme Summer Heatwave Grips Southeastern Australia
• Southeastern Australia is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching record highs in January
• Temperatures soared above 45°C (113°F) in several areas, with peaks of 50.0°C (122.0°F) recorded in South Australia.
• The Australian Open implemented its 'extreme heat policy' to protect players and spectators from the dangerous heat.
Extreme heatwave hits southeastern Australia hard
Southeastern Australia is currently battling an extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels. The Bureau of Meteorology reports that January 2026 marked the fourth-warmest January since record-keeping began in 1910, with average temperatures soaring 1.90°C (3.42°F) above the norm.
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