Perth has escaped the worst of Western Australia's heat on Friday as temperatures in inland regions soared beyond 47°C.

The long weekend is set to end on a sizzling hot note, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine expected across most capital cities.

SITE 40842 (27.3917°S 153.1292°E 5m AMSL), Commenced 1992 ...

SITE 40764 (27.9390°S 153.4283°E 3m AMSL), Commenced 1987 ...

SITE 24048 (34.1983°S 140.6766°E 32m AMSL), Commenced 1995 ...

SITE 9215 (31.9560°S 115.7619°E 41m AMSL), Commenced 1985 ...

SITE 86068 (37.7408°S 145.0972°E 67m AMSL), Commenced 1999 ...

SITE 66023 (34.0519°S 150.9825°E 140m AMSL), Commenced 1999 ...

SITE 83091 (37.3016°S 146.1489°E 340m AMSL), Commenced 2004 ...

SITE 40846 (28.0017°S 153.3083°E 3m AMSL), Commenced 1992 ...

SITE 82122 (36.1167°S 146.1333°E 164m AMSL), Commenced 1889 ...

SITE 17115 (29.1266°S 140.9018°E 110m AMSL), Commenced 1987 ...