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Heatwave, cyclone and thunderstorms forecast for Australia: What the weather looks like in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne

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A severe heatwave is set to scorch large parts of Australia while residents along the west coast have been warned to prepare for a cyclone.

The coast of Western Australia could see its first cyclone this weekend with the threat of ex-tropical Cyclone Lincoln redeveloping as it continues to track west.

Meanwhile, low to severe intensity heatwave conditions have been forecast over northwestern and interior parts of WA.

Low intensity heatwave conditions are expected over the southwestern region of the

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Over 1,000 firefighters confront wildfires in Portugal amid sweltering heatwave

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  • Amid a summer heatwave, more than 1,000 firefighters are engaged in a relentless struggle against a series of wildfires in Portugal and neighboring Spain.
  • Portugal is grappling with three significant fires, with the largest conflagration situated in the southwest near Odemira.
  • The National Civil Protection Service reported the deployment of approximately 1,000 firefighters, 320 vehicles, and nine aircraft to tackle the southwest fire, which has already consumed about 17,300 acres.

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a series of wildfires

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UK heatwave: New maps show exact day roasting 33C heat will finally spike in Britain | Weather | News

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The UK’s mercury is set to turn up a notch by the end of the month to 33C, as a meteorologist admits it is a “distinct possibility” that such heat will ravage the country.

A blistering surge from North Africa, Spain and France could begin pushing northwards towards Britain before September, with London and the south east set for dangerously hot weather. 

According to new weather maps, the upturn in temperatures will begin next week, from Wednesday, August 16 –

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UK heatwave: Exact date temperature will finally hit 30C again after washout summer | Weather | News

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Britain is set to bake once again this August, as the hot weather returns to the country towards the end of next week with temperatures peaking at 31C.

The exact date the mercury will soar has been confirmed by weather forecasting maps showing maximum forecast temperatures, predicting things will be hotting up across the UK with the southern part of the nation experiencing the heat blast.

The last few days have seen downpours and gale-force winds with multiple areas of

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Heatwave to scorch UK with 85F blast for six days as maps pinpoint hottest areas | Weather | News

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Hot weather is likely to make a comeback as the UK will witness a scorching heatwave with an 85F blast for almost six days, as per the weather maps. WXcharts shows that the temperature levels in the country will touch around 30C after days of thunderstorms and strong winds.

Weather maps indicate that the southern part of the nation will witness the maximum temperature levels with parts of the Midlands and South West reaching the highest levels.

The shift in

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Heatwave forecast: Maps show Britain bathed in 29C scorcher as hot weather returns | Weather | News

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The latest weather maps show Britain basking in warmer weather with temperatures finally approaching 30C again later this month.

While many Brits in recent days might have been left wondering what happened to the summer, a spell of hot weather is forecast from August 10, according to maximum temperature maps.

WX Charts, a leading independent forecaster, shows the mercury starting to rise from August 10 with South East England seeing a maximum temperature of 25C.

The Midlands and South West

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UK hot weather: Met Office verdict on heatwave as maps show UK’s mercury soaring in days | Weather | News

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The UK is about to get a mini-surge of heat, the Met Office says, but do not pack away cardigans and warm clothes as it’s not set to last.

The leading forecaster gave its verdict on August heat after an independent meteorologist and GFS weather maps hinted towards a 30C surge around August 12.

It would come after an unsettled start to the month, with thunderstorms, rain and 60mph winds sparking weather warnings this week.

But, while the Met Office

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UK heatwave: Exact date temperatures will finally hit 32C again | Weather | News

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Summer’s battle to break through the ranks of wet and stormy weather may be finally making progress, weather models indicate.

The UK’s soggy and bleak forecast is set for a positive upturn, despite fears the school holidays would be plagued with autumnal conditions such as storms, torrential rain and gusty winds. 

According to GFS weather models, and one meteorologist, the country looks set for a surge in temperatures in mere days, with August 12 looking likely to mark the first

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What’s causing Europe’s heatwave? Scientists reveal what’s behind the scorching temperatures

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A deadly heatwave dubbed Cerberus is sweeping across Europe, forcing cities including Rome, Bologna and Florence to issue red alert warnings due to ‘unbearable’ temperatures that are set to intensify even further. 

Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey, while Italy could see temperatures reach a staggering 48.8C.

But what is causing this heatwave across the continent, and why isn’t the UK experiencing the same high temperatures? 

MailOnline spoke to experts, who

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Alpine ski resorts hold crisis talks amid European heatwave

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Alpine ski resorts have been plunged into crisis after half the slopes in France closed due to a winter heatwave in Europe. 

The unprecedented January ‘heat dome’ has produced temperatures ranging from 10 to 20 Celsius (50 to 68 Fahrenheit) from France to Western Russia – with several temperature records broken over the New Year weekend.

At least seven countries – including Denmark, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic – have seen their warmest January weather on record, while the

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