Wild Weather to Bake or Drench Christmas Celebrations for Australians

Parts of Australia are expected to experience heatwaves and severe thunderstorms on Christmas Day.

Tourists wearing Christmas hats stand near beachgoers on Christmas Day at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 25, 2024. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images

Heatwaves and thunderstorms are threatening to dampen the Christmas spirit for some as the nation’s religious leaders offer a message of hope.

Extreme weather is set to plague both the east and west coasts on Christmas Day.