A severe heatwave in New South Wales has caused a significant bushfire risk, prompting the closure of twenty schools.
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted hot, windy, and dry weather with highs of 40 degrees on Friday and Saturday.
As a result, the Lower Central West Plains, Southern Riverina, Northern Riverina, and South Western area were placed under a complete fire ban today.
For residents in the northern regions of Murrumbidgee and the Southern Western communities of Balranald, Wentworth, Carrathool, Griffith, Hay, Leeton, Narrandera, and the Northern Riverina, an extreme fire danger warning was issued.
Additionally, dry lightning and thunderstorms with little to no rainfall are anticipated by forecasters.
To safeguard their lives and property, locals in certain locations have been asked to act right away.
There is a low-intensity to severe heatwave affecting the majority of the remaining portions of the state.
Lows in the 30s are predicted for Sydney, Newcastle, and the Central Coast today, with low to mid-forties temperatures on Saturday.
By Sunday, it’s predicted that the temperature will plummet everywhere.
It is predicted that Wollongong will reach 29 degrees today and 39 degrees on Saturday, with a low of 24 degrees on Sunday.
This week, NSW Health is advising people to stay hydrated and cool by following their advice here.
