BoM forecasts high of 39C in Melbourne as Adelaide soars past 40C with cool change not expected until Tuesday or Wednesday
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South-eastern states sweltering in a heatwave may be waiting until late Tuesday or Wednesday for a cool change to bring some relief.
On Monday, temperatures in Melbourne were still climbing at 2pm, when the city recorded 35.5C, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a top of 39C, following a high of 38C on Sunday.
