Perth residents can expect a short-lived respite from the summer heat this week, but it will be little more than a brief pause before very hot conditions reassert their dominance across Western Australia.
A Fleeting Cool Front for the Capital
A weak weather system tracking across southern parts of the state is set to deliver slightly milder mornings and a temporary break from the highest temperatures. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, this will push a south-westerly flow over Perth on Thursday, bringing a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius. Friday will see partly cloudy conditions with a top of 30C.
The cooler air will be most noticeable in the early parts of the day, with afternoons still warming up quickly under largely clear skies. The Bureau has emphasised that this change will be short-lived, with a warming trend expected to kick in again over the coming weekend.
Statewide Severe Heatwave Conditions Persist
While Perth enjoys a modest dip into the high 20s, the broader picture for Western Australia remains one of intense heat. Severe heatwave conditions are forecast to impact large swathes of the state's south, central, and northern regions throughout the week.
A Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson indicated that some areas could even experience patches of extreme heatwave conditions. Temperatures in the north are predicted to ease only slightly towards the week's end.
The movement of a west coast trough eastwards also raises the threat of thunderstorms across inland areas. These storms are likely to be dry, bringing the risk of gusty winds and dry lightning, which significantly increases the fire danger for several regions.
Perth's Settled Week Ahead
For the Perth metropolitan area, the week is shaping up to be sunny and settled. The forecast for the CBD shows consistently warm conditions with maximums hovering between 30 and 31 degrees Celsius in the early part of the week.
Winds are expected to remain light to moderate, and no significant rainfall is on the horizon for the city. The spokesperson added that cloudy conditions are likely at times, but fine weather will prevail.
The weekend is when temperatures will climb again, with Sunday currently forecast to reach a top of 35 degrees Celsius. This serves as a reminder that the summer heat is far from over.
PERTH WEATHER FORECAST
Monday: Sunny, 19-30 ☀️
Tuesday: Sunny, 19-30 ☀️
Wednesday: Sunny, 18-29☀️
Thursday: Sunny, 18-29 ☀️
Friday: Sunny, 16-30☀️
Saturday: Sunny, 15-32 ☀️
Sunday: Sunny, 18-35 ?️
Forecast sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology.
