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A heatwave warning is active on the NSW south coast, as the region swelters through above-average temperatures.
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From Sunday through to Tuesday (September 17-19), a severe heatwave will hit much of the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s will stick around until Tuesday.
Across the region, top temperatures of 34 °C are set to hit on Monday and Tuesday.
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Emergency and health services have issued advice to stay safe during the heatwave.
NSW Health
Everyone needs to take care in hot weather, but some people are more susceptible to the health effects of heatwaves include: the elderly, infants and young children, people who have to work in hot conditions, people on certain medications, people who are unwell or have chronic illness and people who live alone or are socially isolated.
Signs of heat-related illness include confusion, dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headaches heavy or loss of sweating, muscle cramps, dry swollen tongue, rapid pulse and rapid shallow breathing.
- Staying well hydrated
- Avoiding alcohol and hot or sugary drinks
- Limiting your physical activity, and
- Trying to stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day
If you can, it's a good idea to spend some time in an air-conditioned building.
People showing any of these signs should seek urgent medical attention through their GP or local emergency department.
Rural Fire Service NSW
A high fire danger rating is active for the Far South Coast this Sunday (September 17).
On Monday (September 18), a high fire danger rating is forecast for the Illawarra/Shoalhaven and Far South Coast.
Extreme fire danger is forecast on the Far South Coast on Tuesday and Wednesday (September 19-20); Illawarra Shoalhaven is forecast to remain on high fire danger on both days.
The RFS advises residents to stay up to date on fires in the area, using the Hazards Near Me app.
It has also issued the following advice:
- Under these conditions, some fires may start and spread so quickly there is little time for a warning, so do not wait and see.
- There are simply not enough fire trucks for every house. If you call for help, you may not get it.
- Do not expect a fire truck. Do not expect a knock on the door. Do not expect a phone call.
- Avoid bushfire-prone areas.
- If you are threatened by fire, you need to take action to protect yourself.
- Leaving is the safest option for your survival. If you plan to leave, leave early.
When will conditions ease?
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, maximum temperatures over the coming days are above average by around ten to fifteen degrees.
They are also persisting for an unusually prolonged period for this time of year.
As well as top temperatures in the 30s, overnight minimum temperatures are forecast to stay in the high teens.
The heatwave is expected to let up late on Wednesday.
The passage of a cold front should return conditions to near average; by Thursday, much of the south coast may be in for possible showers.
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