It is going to be hot, hot, hot right through to early next week.
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The region is bracing themselves as Saturday is expected to hit 39 degrees celsius (and that’s the cool day) and then Sunday through to Tuesday will be 40 degrees celsius plus. (According to weather zone).
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It starts getting hot on Saturday when Tamworth and Narrabri are predicted to be the hottest with tops of 39 degrees, Gunnedah will have the highest mercury on Sunday reaching 42 degrees. On Monday temperatures are expected to get to 41 in Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri and Tamworth. Tuesday is the last predicted hot day (this week at least) with tops of 41 degrees for Gunnedah, Moree, Munginidi and Narrabri. Wednesday it is meant to cool of again, kind of, with temperatures topping 39.
NSW Police have issued warnings about leaving children or pets in unattended vehicles in the hot weather and looking out for older people, people living alone and the 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
“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,” a police spokesperson said on Friday.
“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.”
Local RFS have recommended people keep an eye on bushfires in the region.
NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said very hot conditions are forecast and there is the potential for wide areas of elevated fire danger.
“Over the weekend, forecasts are indicating wide areas of very hot conditions,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.
“We will be monitoring these conditions very closely, especially any changes in wind, and there is the potential for conditions to deteriorate further on Sunday in areas including Sydney and the Hunter.
“Our advice is simple – monitor conditions, know the fire danger for your area, and know what you will do if there is a fire.”
The NSW RFS recommends the following:
Monitor conditions and fres in your area – stay up to date on bush fires by checking the NSW RFS website or use the Fires Near Me app on your phone
Know the fire danger rating for your area, especially if you’re travelling – the higher the fire danger rating, the more dangerous the conditions.
Decide now what you will do if a fire starts near you – have the conversation with your family and know where you’ll go, what you’ll take and what you’ll do with animals.