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Perth Braces for 39°C Heatwave: Support Available
20 Jan
Summary
- New services launched to aid vulnerable residents during a severe heatwave.
- Northern WA has endured mid-40s temperatures for the past week.
- Perth anticipates 39°C heat on Tuesday and Wednesday before a temperature drop.
As a severe heatwave intensifies across Western Australia, authorities have launched a critical new service aimed at assisting the state's most vulnerable residents. This initiative comes as the extreme heat, which has already caused temperatures to soar into the mid-40s across the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions for the past week, begins its progression towards Perth.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a stark warning, predicting that Perth will experience highs of 39 degrees Celsius on both Tuesday and Wednesday. Following these peak temperatures, a dramatic drop is expected by Friday, offering some respite. While heatwave warnings remain in effect for the Gascoyne and Pilbara, the West Australian government is actively informing Perth residents about the crucial support services now available to them during this challenging period.
