Heat is building over southern Australia early this week, with elevated fire dangers also forecast. On Sunday, maximum temperatures in Western Australia will rise to the high 20s to mid 30s. Extreme Fire Dangers Ratings are forecast about the north-west of the state. The area of Extreme Fire Danger expands towards Perth and south-west Western Australia on Monday as temperatures rise along the coast. In south-east Australia, temperatures on Sunday will range from the high 20s to mid 30s through V

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Strong contrasts in maximum temperatures are expected across Australia as we approach the start of summer. On Sunday, maximum temperatures will climb up to 8°C above average in parts of Queensland and north-east New South Wales, reaching 36°C in both Brisbane and Rockhampton. In Western Australia, maximum temperatures will reach up to 15°C above average, climbing above 40°C in the Gascoyne. On Monday, a cold front will push cooler air into south-east Australia. Maximum temperatures will be up to