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Perth set to swelter through seven days of hot weather

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Sarah StegerThe West Australian
The final week of February may already be upon us, but Perth’s summer is far from over. Pictured are Alia MacLeod (9), Angelina Canci (10), Jamie Gibson (9) and Audrey Reynolds at Matilda Bay.
Camera IconThe final week of February may already be upon us, but Perth’s summer is far from over. Pictured are Alia MacLeod (9), Angelina Canci (10), Jamie Gibson (9) and Audrey Reynolds at Matilda Bay. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The West Australian

The final week of February may already be upon us, but Perth’s summer is far from over.

West Aussies are being warned to brace for scorching temperatures, with a week’s worth of sweltering days forecast from today.

Today’s maximum of 39C degrees will set the tone for Perth’s predicted seven days of high temperatures, with the maximum forecast to stay within and above the mid-30s until at least Sunday.

Today will mark the hottest February day this year and the second hottest since 2017 — after last year’s 42.7C degree-scorcher on February 4.

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The hot conditions bring with them a zero per cent chance of rain, a severe fire danger risk and an extreme UV index of 11 and above every day this week.

Tomorrow will bring little reprieve with the mercury set to fall by a point to 38C degrees, with Wednesday’s cooler maximum of 33C degrees posing a slightly more welcoming drop to residents.

The milder conditions will be short-lived, however, and temperatures will rise once more on Thursday to 36C degrees.

That high will continue until at least Sunday, providing West Australians with the perfect excuse to cool off at one of Perth’s many popular beaches over the long weekend.

SEVEN DAY FORECAST:

  • Today - 39C, very hot and sunny
  • Tomorrow - 38C, very hot and sunny
  • Wednesday - 33C, sunny with light winds
  • Thursday - 36C, sunny
  • Friday Max - 36C, sunny
  • Saturday - 36C, sunny
  • Sunday - 36C, sunny with light winds

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