While the region avoided extreme heat, the Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings of severe heat early in the week. A number of days have been declared total fire ban days for the CFA, with more possible as the heatwave continues. While the heat eased slightly on Wednesday, January 28, with a high of 35.6°C, temperatures on Thursday, January 29 were expected to once again reach around 40°C. The high temperatures will continue into the weekend, with Friday, January 30 expected to reach 42°C, while Saturday will be hotter still, with a forecast high of 43°C. The heat is expected to finally ease on Sunday, with temperatures tipped to reach only 28°C.