What temperatures did parts of Australia reach during the recent heatwave?

Rural towns in Victoria registered preliminary highs of 48.9 degrees Celsius, nearing 50 degrees Celsius.

How did the Australian Open respond to the extreme heat?

Organizers at the Australian Open enacted extreme heat protocols, closing retractable roofs and postponing outer court matches.

When is the Australian heatwave expected to end?

Temperatures were expected to drop on Wednesday, but the heatwave was forecast to linger until the weekend.

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Australia Heatwave Nears 50C: Tennis Stunned

27 Jan

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Summary

Rural towns approached 50 degrees Celsius amid a severe heatwave.
The Australian Open enforced extreme heat protocols.
The heatwave followed earlier record temperatures this month.

Australia Heatwave Nears 50C: Tennis Stunned

Parts of Australia are sweltering under a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius.

Rural towns in Victoria registered preliminary highs of 48.9 C, nearing records from 2009. While no casualties were reported, authorities urged caution as three forest fires burned out of control.

The Australian Open tennis tournament was significantly impacted, with organizers enacting extreme heat protocols. This included closing retractable roofs and postponing outer court matches as attendance dropped dramatically.