Temperatures soar as heatwave moves across the Murray into New South Wales

Millions of Aussies have suffered through high temperatures as parts of the country battle a heatwave.

A low-intensity heatwave is moving across the border into NSW and is forecast to affect a larger swath of the state’s southeast from Sunday to Tuesday.

Sydneysiders have been flocking to beaches across the city as the mercury is forecast to reach a high of 29C on Sunday.

Temperatures are continue to be high over the coming days, with tops of 28 degrees on Monday and 30 degrees on Tuesday for Sydney.

The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed NSW will experience hot temperatures across much of the state with maximum temperatures broadly 6-10 degrees above average on Sunday.

“Maximum temperatures in the mid-twenties to low thirties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid teens,” the Bureau of Meteorology warning reads.

“Severe heatwave conditions have eased, but low-intensity heatwave conditions will persist for the next few days.

“No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.”

The low-intensity heatwave conditions are moving up the NSW southeast in the following three days, including Bathurst and Dubbo, Bureau of Meteorology maps show.

There are however isolated areas of extreme heatwave warning between Nowra and Bowral. Canberra is also forecast to receive severe heatwave conditions.

However, other parts of NSW will escape the heat with showers and possible storms forecast through the west, south.

Meanwhile, possible heavy falls could occur in the west and far southwest of the state.

Elsewhere, the northern tip of Queensland is continuing to suffer through its own heatwave.

Areas of extreme heatwaves have eased, but areas near Thursday Island, Weipa and inland from Port Douglas will still feel heatwave conditions for at least a few more days.

Brisbane will hit a top of 27 degrees on Monday while reaching 29 degrees on Tuesday.

Victoria sweltered on Friday and Saturday, with the mercury reaching 36 degrees in Melbourne both days.

Thankfully rain rolled through Saturday afternoon, cooling the region, and Melbourne woke up to rain Sunday morning.

Cooler temperatures will continue in Melbourne on Monday, with a top of 24 degrees while Tuesday will be slightly warmer with a high of 28 degrees.

Bureau meteorologist Miriam Bradley said central parts of the country can expect rain across Sunday.

“Likely to see the cloud, rain areas and storms continuing across the central part central parts of the country, extending from the far north, through Central Australia and into the southeast,” Ms Bradley said.

“Moderate to heavy rainfall totals are also a risk for central parts and south east parts of Australia.”