BoM forecasts high of 39C in Melbourne and 41C in Adelaide with cool change not expected until Tuesday or Wednesday
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South-eastern states sweltering in a heatwave may be waiting until late Tuesday or Wednesday for a cool change to bring some relief.
Melbourne and Adelaide were in for another very hot day on Monday, after highs of 38C and 39C on Sunday. The Bureau of Meteorology was forecasting Adelaide to reach 41C and Melbourne 39C on Monday, followed by another hot day on Tuesday for both cities.
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