Thunderstorms are set to batter large swathes of Australia with warnings of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, damaging winds and large hail. The northern half of the country is also set for a drenching while South Australia is bracing for its longest burst of extreme heat for more than three years. Temperatures across South Australia are set to surge into the mid-40s in some regional centres with the state government issuing a 'code red' in preparation for the heatwave. 'We did get a burst of hot weather last week but a change pushed that hot air back over the far north of SA. 'And it's important to check on your loved ones during hot weather, particularly if they live alone.'
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