Temperatures of more than 40C forecast through Thursday with afternoon storms expected to bring 80km/h winds and dry lightning
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Victoria’s emergency services are preparing for extreme fire conditions, with Melbourne expected to reach 38C and temperatures of more than 40C forecast for other parts of the state.
A week after bushfires and storms razed properties and left half a million homes and businesses in the dark, hot weather is forecast through Thursday before storms are expected to bring 80km/h winds and dry lightning in the afternoon.
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