10 ways to beat the extreme hot weather that's about to hit Melbourne and the rest of Victoria And it's only going to get hotter. Here's some ways to cope with the blistering heat that's about to smash Melbourne and the rest of Victoria. The mercury is set to soar to 35C in Melbourne today before hitting 41C tomorrow, 39C on Wednesday, 41C on Thursday and 40C on Friday. The rest of Australia is also sweltering. One person has died and dozens of homes have been destroyed in a bushfire east of Perth, while NSW, South Australia and the ACT are also set to be hit with temperatures in the high 30s this week. Warnings have been issued for people to stay indoors where possible and drink extra water. There are concerns about bushfires in Victoria, with strong winds and dry conditions expected later in the week. The searing weather comes as new State Government research reveals most Victorians in high-risk bushfire areas would still ignore advice and "wait and see" if they should leave homes on days with Black Saturday-like conditions. But here's some tips that will work if you are stuck at home or in transit. This is good advice to try to stop the interior of your car from turning into an oven. The car definitely was cooler," he said. Prepare for transport meltdowns Metro will more than likely run its hot weather timetable. This means cancellations and delays. So prepare in advane, take a deep breath and think nice thoughts before boarding your train. Use common sense Don't light a fire if it's a Total Fire Ban. Don't flick your cigarette butts away. Don't lock your kids or pets in the car. Do slip, slop, slap, seek and slide. Most importantly, keep well-hydrated. It tends to be colder than Mars there. If that fails, think of Melbourne's long, cold winters.