BOM weather thermal map for Sat 11 Jan 2025 at 10:20am
There is an expectation of heat waves affecting inland areas of Australia this weekend, alongside thunderstorms that will strike parts of Queensland and New South Wales, potentially leading to flash flooding.

Temperatures have already soared into the high-30s in regions of Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia, and Western Australia today, with further increases anticipated throughout the day.

In addition to the heat, heavy rainfall is forecast to hit southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales over the weekend, prompting minor flood alerts for areas such as the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley and various rivers in Queensland, including the Bremer, Mary, and Burrum Rivers.

BOM weather thermal map for Sat 11 Jan 2025 at 10:20am
The Bureau of Meteorology’s thermal map shows severe heat in inland parts of the country (January 11, 2025 at 10:20am).(Bureau of Meteorology)

Weatherzone has reported that temperatures might climb to 46 to 47°C in certain parts of far western Queensland in the first half of the upcoming week, while projections also indicate a peak of 45 to 46°C in northern South Australia and the southern Northern Territory.

Tasmania can expect maximum temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid teens over the weekend, with severe heatwave conditions over the North West Coast and Furneaux Islands easing early next week.

Strong gale wind warnings have also been issued for parts of coastal Victoria and Western Australia this morning, including the East Gippsland and Ningaloo Coasts.

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