A severe heatwave that has gripped parts of outback Queensland is now moving toward the central and southeastern coasts. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings about the spread of these extreme heat conditions across a larger area of the state. Daniel Hayes from the bureau reported that areas such as Mount Isa, the northern Goldfields, and Charters Towers are expected to experience temperatures soaring into the 40s Celsius over the next three days. Birdsville, an outback town, recorded a staggering 46 degrees Celsius on Tuesday afternoon, marking Queensland's hottest October day on record. "[It's] a full degree warmer than the previous Queensland October record of 45.1 degrees," Hayes noted, referencing the previous record set in 1995. Despite the oppressive heat, some residents are continuing their work. Tyrell Jacob, who is constructing toilet blocks for a caravan park in Stonehenge, located about 90 minutes from Longreach, shared his experience. "It's been tough but the flies are definitely the worst part," he said. In the midst of the heat, Grant Champion, who operates a local pub, described the conditions as "bloody shocking for this time of year." He added, "We're all out here suffering through the heat at the moment. Got shearers and mechanics, electricians, but it just makes you enjoy a beer in the afternoon a bit better, without a doubt." Hayes indicated that conditions in Birdsville would improve today, with temperatures expected to drop by at least 10 degrees Celsius. "There will be a bit of a trough pushing up into far south-western Queensland … and we will see a bit of a wind change through there and some cooler southerly winds pushing in," he explained. However, Hayes cautioned that isolated areas, including Kilcoy, Kingaroy, and the northern parts of the Wide Bay, may still experience severe heatwave conditions. Kingaroy is forecast to reach the high 30s, while Gayndah could see temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Above-average temperatures are anticipated across the southeast, including Brisbane and Ipswich. "The heat will just continue to build and that's really the story right through over the weekend," Hayes stated. He urged residents to monitor the well-being of friends, neighbors, and vulnerable individuals during this prolonged heatwave, emphasizing the potential stress it can place on people and animals alike.