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Perth gears up for toasty Easter weekend weather

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Deserted South Beach at 4.45pm. Photo by Trevor Collens.
Camera IconDeserted South Beach at 4.45pm. Photo by Trevor Collens. Credit: The Sunday Times

Perth is in for a hot spell across the Easter weekend, with 30C-plus days tipped from tomorrow until Saturday, edging the city closer to a consecutive record dating back almost a century.

In 1937, Perth recorded seven consecutive days of 30C or more between April 8-14.

The last time the monthly record was almost beaten was from April 8-13 in 2014 with six consecutive days, which was also equalled in 2011, 1949 and 1906.

While the temperature soared above 30C on Monday and Tuesday, this April’s consecutive run may be lost with the Bureau of Mereology expecting a top of 26C for Sunday.

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Perth’s highest recorded monthly maximum was on April 9, 2010 when the city endured 37.6C.

Tomorrow is tipped for 35C, Friday is expecting 34C and if either day reaches 36C it will be the first occasion since 2013.

Since 2000, the Mt Lawley station has recorded six plus 36C days in the month of April, including 37.3C in 2013.

Those heading outdoors for exercise of essential reasons tomorrow are advised to use sun protection, with Today the UV index is predicted to reach eight or “very high” between 9.10am and 3.10pm.

Across the Easter weekend, West Australians still flocking to the South West could face fines of up to $50,000 through direct contravention of the McGowan Government’s regional travel ban.

Residents are not permitted to leave their regional boundary unless they are granted an exemption, which apply where circumstances involve travelling for work, medical reasons or compassionate grounds.

Today, WA Premier Mark McGowan threatened to close beaches if they become crowded or if people are directly ignoring social distancing measures.

Acknowledging that Easter is usually a time to catch up with family, he warned there was no room for complacency.

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