Critical Fire Conditions Expected to Return to Texas and Oklahoma
One key factor driving the intense wildfire danger in the southern and central Plains this week is the combination of dry, gusty winds and very low humidity.
Extreme fire danger across most of South Australia and Victoria as cyclones threaten to form near Queensland and WA
The forecast temperatures were between six and 12C above average for Saturday, with expected maximums of 39C in Adelaide and 36C in Melbourne, marking an end to recent mild weather.