Melbourne is in for severe weather today with scorching temperatures and thunderstorms on the way. #9News | Nightly at 6pm | 9 News Melbourne

Soaring temperatures in Melbourne today have firefighters on high alert today. The city is predicted to reach 38 degrees, while some parts could reach 42. Northern Victoria is under a total fire ban with the Mallee district under extreme fire danger. Some V-line regional trains are running to an altered, extreme heat timetable. The heat is only temporary though, temperatures will drop from 6pm with a south-westerly change bringing much cooler conditions for the rest of the week. Story: https://7