NSW residents are on high alert as the oppressive heatwave continues to crawl across the southeast Australia. Meanwhile, in Victoria, temperatures on Wednesday reached 42.9C in Wangaratta and 45.3C in Yarrawonga. “The heat is continuing – this prolonged, very significant heatwave that we’ve been feeling for days,” he said. Weatherzone Credit: SuppliedMore record-breaking temperatures on the wayMr Hines said more record-breaking temperatures were possible, with heat only dissipating next week. Adelaide will also be smashed with another round of oppressive heat, with temperatures expected to reach 41C on Friday.