Summer’s here with a scorcher

Temperatures are set to soar at the end of the week, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a scorcher for Friday.

Summer’s here: Rhiannon McGrath and her dog
 Sally prepare for Friday’s predicted big heat.

The bureau is predicting Shepparton will experience its first 40°C day of the summer, 2.8°C shy of the hottest December day on record — New Year’s Eve 2005.

A prediction for light winds lessens the possible bushfire danger, along with a slim chance of rain.

In the days leading up to Friday’s peak, the bureau is warning of extreme UV conditions, cautioning those outdoors to cover up and apply sunscreen between 9 am and 5.30 pm.

The mercury is predicted to hit the high-30s on Saturday, before easing off on Sunday.

The entire region is expected to swelter on Friday with Kyabram, Cobram and Yarrawonga all predicted to break the 40°C mark.

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