Track temperatures as Australia Day heatwave hits multiple states
By Ashley Kyd, Matt Liddy and Cristen Tilley
A heatwave is sweeping across the continent, bringing extreme heat and dangerous bushfire conditions.
Australians are urged to stay up to date on warnings and take health precautions as temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some areas.
We're using data from MetraWeather to track current temperatures across key locations as the heatwave moves through the states and territories. Refresh for updates.