Record-challenging December heatwave to hit new levels

THERE'S plenty more of yesterday's sweltering Christmas weather to come, as an oppressive and sustained heatwave is set to linger into the new year across much of the country.

Grab the suncream and the pina coladas because it's going to stay dry and hot for most of us over the next couple of days, except for Far North Queensland which will cop showers and thunderstorms.

And the festive heatwave is not going anywhere anytime soon.

Perth will be sunny and dry until the new year. Today there will be a high of 29C, dipping to a more pleasant 27C tomorrow and 26C on Friday.

Darwin follows its usual weather pattern for this time of year with a strong chance of thunderstorms over the coming days. It will hit 34C today and 33C on Thursday and Friday.

Brisbane will hit 29C today and tomorrow before creeping up to a high of 30C on Friday. It will be dry and sunny heading into the new year.

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