<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Temperatures across south-eastern Australia this weekend are forecast to nudge 40 degrees, with major sporting fixtures to feel the brunt of the heatwave.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Warm, dry north-easterly winds will sweep across Adelaide tomorrow before they reach Melbourne on Saturday, then Sydney on Sunday, reports </span><a href="https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/scorching-autumn-weekend-in-four-capital-cities/1890443" rel="" target="_blank" title="Weatherzone"><span>Weatherzone</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>While the burst of autumn heat shouldn't be accompanied by soaking humidity, the conditions will impact major sporting events.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/ex-tropical-cyclone-alfred-energex-power-outage-update-sobering-news-for-thousands-without-power/a1f10b70-77ea-46a9-851b-65a00baaa4e2" target="_blank"><strong><span>'Sobering' news for thousands coming up on a week without power</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Qualifying sessions for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne will take place at 4pm on Saturday when temperatures are forecast to reach their highest at 37 degrees over the city centre street circuit.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Some outer Melbourne suburbs are heading for even hotter conditions, with the mercury peaking at a scorching 39 degrees in Tullamarine.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But Formula One fans can expect much cooler and wetter weather at 3pm on Sunday when the main race begins. That's when a south-westerly change should start sweeping through, marking the end of the weekend mini heatwave.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/australia-weather-update-scorching-weekend-temperatures-for-south-eastern-states/c0e200c4-6947-4add-97e4-368812b40276" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The AFL's heat code could be rolled out on Saturday when Geelong hosts Fremantle at 1.20pm.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Under the regulations, matches can be delayed or postponed when temperatures climb to 36 degrees, and that is expected in Geelong, the second-biggest city in Victoria.</span></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2025/01/16/13/50/weather-news-pictures-2025-australia"><img alt="February 6" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/x912UwT2QsRbUjl3OnrJJns7feU=/158x33:1635x864/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2Fec1116f6-5a62-4970-8803-114fa24823c8" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/x912UwT2QsRbUjl3OnrJJns7feU=/158x33:1635x864/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2Fec1116f6-5a62-4970-8803-114fa24823c8 396w, https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/bhmZ39SwQETSQjYjbVBAiCkLvec=/158x33:1635x864/636x358/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2Fec1116f6-5a62-4970-8803-114fa24823c8 636w"/></a></div><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><div class="styles__Headline-sc-2o34ro-4 hpbOlz">ADF to build temporary bridge to give access to flood-ravaged town</div><div class="styles__Button-sc-2o34ro-1 eBjlmW"><a class="styles__ButtonLink-sc-2o34ro-2 hqpklJ" href="/content/2025/01/16/13/50/weather-news-pictures-2025-australia">View Gallery</a></div></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In contrast, the Adelaide versus St Kilda game at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday will miss the extreme conditions forecast in South Australia tomorrow and Saturday when the mercury peaks at 38 degrees.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The big NRL match to follow for weather conditions will be when Wests Tigers travel to Parramatta in Sydney's western suburbs on Sunday.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Parramatta's maximum of 37 degrees is expected at 4.05pm, when the game kicks off. The encounter will likely feature additional drinks breaks to provide heat relief for players.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sydney's autumn heatwave will begin tomorrow with a top temperature of 31 degrees as the mercury climbs before hitting a maximum of 38 degrees.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The weekend will also be hot in Canberra, with the mercury reaching the mid thirties on Saturday and Sunday.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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