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SYDNEY is heating up, with the mercury pushing towards 40 degrees. Health officials have issued a warning about the “extreme heatwave”, cautioning Sydneysiders it might get as hot as 42 today.
Police have launched their “heatwave action plan” as the temperatures rise, urging residents to stay safe and hydrated.
Temperatures are edging up to the 40 degree mark in Penrith (38.8 degrees), Gosford (37.7) and Bankstown (36.9) and the Bureau of Meteorology expects temperatures in Western Sydney will “nudge” the highest ever for the Christmas holiday month of 43.7 degrees recorded at Richmond on December 21, 1994.
Temperatures in the city are expected to be cooler, peaking at about 37 degrees — short of the December record of 42.2 posted on December 20, 1957.
A bureau spokesman said a sea breeze due early in the afternoon should cool coastal temperatures, but the 40-degree heatwave would continue into tomorrow in the western suburbs.
The heatwave action plan urges people to take precautions in the “extreme” conditions leading up to the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
“If you can, it’s a good idea to spend some time in an air-conditioned building,” a NSW Police Force statement read.
“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.”
Sydneysiders are urged to stay well hydrated, limit physical activity and avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day.
Everyone is also urged to be on the look out for signs of heat-related illness, including: confusion, dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, weakness, headaches and sweating.
Director of environmental health Dr Ben Scalley said people should minimise physical activity and spend time in an air-conditioned place. Transport for NSW advised against travelling during the hottest part parts of the day and to carry water.
There are almost 40 minor grass or bush fires burning across the state, with Rural Fire Service crews hard at work.
A “very high” fire danger rating is in effect for Sydney and surrounds, the North Coast, the Hunter, Upper Central West, Lower Central West Plains and NSW’s North Western areas. A “high” rating remains in effect for most of the rest of the state.
Courtesy of heraldsun.com.au
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