Highlands temperatures are set to soar into the high 30s again this weekend.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecast high temperatures beginning on Friday and continuing for four days.
BOM duty forecaster Jonathon How said a broad trough will direct heat from the Red Centre, pushing temperatures to a maximum of 37 degrees.
“We do have very hot conditions building over much of the south eastern parts of the country and this is a result of a very hot air mass being dragged down from the interior.”
Although Friday only reached a maximum of 33 degrees in Moss Vale, Saturday is set to be a scorcher, with a top temperature of 37 degrees and a potential to reach a very warm 39 degrees.
Temperatures will slightly decrease to 34 degrees on Sunday and 35 degrees on Monday.
Mr How said the weather would cool down significantly by Tuesday.
“[We have a] cool change coming through on Monday [evening]," he said.
With the hot dry weather, Mr How and the RFS have warned the community about fire safety.
“With all this heat around we are expecting increased fire dangers over the coming days, and we are likely to see some total fire bans,” Mr How said.
As the weather heats up, NSW Police have 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.
Tourists, campers, and other holidaymakers who are in unfamiliar environments are urged to take extra care, especially when swimming. Every year thousands of people require rescuing from the surf and needlessly drown.
NSW Police have reminded residents to:
- Stay well-hydrated
- Avoid alcohol and hot or sugary drinks
- Limit physical activity
- 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 forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology on radio, TV, internet or App
- Get advice from doctors about whether medication and/or 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.