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Nick Wilson

Safety warnings as 'heat dome' looms over long weekend

A forecast "heat dome" could bring record-breaking temperatures across many cities. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Millions of people are bracing for severe heat over the Australia Day long weekend, with swimmers warned of threats above and below the waves.

A "heat dome" could bring record-breaking temperatures and fire danger to parts of the nation, Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Kevin Parkin said.

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