The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Friday, with inland areas expected to reach around 40C.
The warning will be in force from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
According to the department’s forecast, temperatures are expected to climb to around 40C inland, while conditions elsewhere will remain hot under generally fine skies.
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The department said generally fine weather is expected to continue through Friday and the weekend, although periods of increased cloud are forecast and isolated showers are possible over the mountains on Friday. Temperatures are not expected to change significantly until Saturday and will remain slightly above seasonal averages.
