21st Jan 2021 1:58 PM
Australia will live up to its reputation as the land of drought and flooding rains this weekend, with everything from cyclones to heatwaves expected to descend on parts of the country.
Thousands of workers are expected to capitalise on next Tuesday's public holiday by turning it into a four-day weekend.
While those in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and southeast Queensland will enjoy clear skies and average summer temperatures, the rest of the country will not be as lucky.
The beach will be one of the best places to be this weekend. Picture: AAP Image/David Crosling
A severe heatwave will send temperatures soaring across almost all of southeastern Australia from Friday until at least Monday, before a cool reprieve on the public holiday.