Sydney has a high chance of thunderstorms this week, while Melbourne can look forward to a forecasted 30C day on Saturday
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The heatwave baking northern Australia with temperatures of up to 43C is expected to continue into next week, with southern parts of the country facing warm weather and possible severe storms.
A severe heatwave warning was current for much of inland Queensland, with highs of 43C at Longreach, Boulia and Richmond and 41C in Mount Isa expected on Sunday.
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