Tasmanians are set to experience a “pre-summer heatwave” this weekend, with temperatures across the state to nudge close to 30 degrees.
Most areas will hover around 27 degrees on Friday, with the Derwent Valley forecast to reach 30 degrees on Saturday.
Hobart and the Huon Valley are also expected to hit similar highs.
Weatherzone forecasters say the “pulse of heat” will impact southeastern Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart.
“Hobart’s exposure to this week’s heat will be brief … with the city expected to reach the low-twenties on Friday and around 28 degrees on Saturday,” they said.
Forecasters say it serves as a reminder that summer is just around the corner.
“This heatwave is not expected to be record-breaking and hot weather is not unusual at this time of year.”
“Some forecast models are showing early signs that a more intense heatwave could be on the cards for parts of Australia in the opening week of December.”
Hobart Forecast
Friday 22 November
Min 11, Max 23 – Partly cloudy.
Saturday 23 November
Min 13, Max 28 – Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. Light winds.
Sunday 24 November
Min 14, Max 19 – Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Light winds.
Launceston Forecast
Friday 22 November
Min 11, Max 27 – Partly cloudy.
Saturday 23 November
Min 13, Max 29 – Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening.
Sunday 24 November
Min 16, Max 25 – Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon.
Burnie Forecast
Friday 22 November
Min 12, Max 22 – Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Saturday 23 November
Min 12, Max 22 – Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds.
Sunday 24 November
Min 15, Max 21 – Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers.
