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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani Community affairs reporter

Sunshine forecast for Christmas Day before temperatures soar on Boxing Day

Sun setting behind hills overlooking a beach
Australia’s Christmas Day forecast is for warm and sunny weather in most capital cities before extreme fire danger in Victoria and South Australia on Boxing Day. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Most of Australia will wake up to a bright, sunny Christmas Day, but Victoria and South Australia are headed for extremely dangerous fire weather on Boxing Day.

Melbourne has clear and sunny skies forecast for Wednesday, reaching 30C. But it can expect a stifling 40C on Thursday, with maximums across Victoria in the high 30s or low 40s.

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