With temperatures expected to reach the high 30s in some parts of the Shoalhaven on Monday, people are being reminded to take care in the heat.
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Nowra is expected to hit a top today of 37 degrees, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting temperatures to remain in the 30s through until next Sunday.
By 10am Monday Nowra had reached 26.9 degrees but the temperature was expected to rise to 36 by midday, 37 by 3pm before dipping back to 28 degrees by 9pm.
The winds will be N/NW 15 to 25 km/h tending N/NE 20 to 30 km/h in the early afternoon.
The Fire Danger Rating, according to the Rural Fire Service, remains very high, with permits remain suspended until further notice.
Nowra will reach 32 degrees on Tuesday and remain at 31 for the rest of the week.
On each day there is a chance, between 30 and 50 per cent, of up to one millimetre of rain.
Monday will be the fourth day in a row Nowra’s mercury has topped 30 degrees, with 36.4 last Friday, 36 on Saturday and 32 on Sunday.
Around the region Kiama is heading for a top of 27, out on the coast Point Perpendicular 26 and further south Ulladulla will reach 29.
Meanwhile RFS crews were kept busy over the weekend with a number fires around the region, including at Sanctuary Point.
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NSW is expected to experience significantly hot weather conditions in the coming days, with residents urged to monitor weather reports and health advice.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns temperatures are generally expected to increase.
As the weather heats up, NSW Police have also reminded motorists it’s not only an offence for children or pets to be left unattended in a vehicle, it can be deadly.
It can be just as dangerous to leave the elderly and disabled members of the community in cars during days of extreme heat.
Everyone needs to take care in hot weather, but some people are at higher risk of heat illness, especially if they are older, live alone or are socially-isolated.
Remember to;
- Stay well-hydrated.
- Avoid alcohol and hot or sugary drinks.
- Limit your physical activity.
- Try to stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day.
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibres like cotton.
- Regularly check your forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology on radio, TV, internet or App.
- Get advice from your doctor about whether your medication and/or your medical conditions may affect what you should do if it gets extremely hot.
- Make sure you know who you are going to call (who may need help, and who could provide help to you if needed); make a list of telephone numbers and make sure they are current.
Police have urged tourists, campers, and other holidaymakers who are in unfamiliar environments to take extra care, especially when swimming. Every year thousands of people require rescuing from the surf and needlessly drown.
If you can, it's a good idea to spend some time in an air-conditioned building.
For more information please refer to the Beat the Heat website
Livestock and pet owners are also being urged to ensure adequate clean water is always available and that shading is provided where possible.
Additionally, no animals should be left in confined, unventilated areas.
Members of the public should also regularly visit the Rural Fire Service website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for updated bush fire warnings and information.
For updated weather forecasts and warnings visit www.bom.gov.au.
