Prolonged heatwave forecast for South Australia

As South Australia prepares to swelter through another heatwave (from Jan 11) authorities are warning people to stay alert. Temperatures are expected to hit the mid-40s in northern parts of the state across the next week, with only slight relief expected next weekend.

Beach goers cart their inflatable boats to West Beach during a hot day in Adelaide, Thursday, January 3, 2019. Source: AAP