Millions of Australians are facing another scorching weekend, with heatwave warnings in place across multiple states.
Temperatures in western Sydney are expected to rise into the mid-30s, with the humidity to make it feel even hotter.
Hundreds are expected to flock to the newly re-opened "Pondi" of Penrith Beach today.
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Despite the heat, Sydney is also facing summer rain and a possible storm today, though severe weather warnings issued earlier have been cancelled.
Conditions are expected to ease tomorrow, with temperatures dropping back into the high 20s and an ongoing chance of rain.
However, the heatwave will persist in the state's north until Monday.
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Large parts of Queensland are also set to swelter this weekend, with the heatwave moving eastward into next week, covering Brisbane and the south-east.
Temperatures are expected to peak in the high 40s in parts of the affected area, with overnight temperatures staying in the 30s.
Brisbane faces a top of 35 degrees on Sunday and temperatures in the low 30s all the way through next week, along with the chance of rain.
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Heatwave warnings are also in place for South Australia and Western Australia, though Perth and Adelaide will be spared the worst.
Adelaide has been subject to a heatwave warning in recent days but those conditions are moving northward over the weekend.
Stay up to date with the latest weather warnings at the Bureau of Meteorology website.
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