Get ready for ‘nightmarish’ heatwave conditions on the northern beaches
Heat wave conditions will hit the northern beaches tomorrow and we will swelter for the majority of the weekend until a cool change hits on Sunday.
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GET ready to sizzle.
The northern beaches will experience “nightmarish” hot weather today and for the majority of the weekend until a cool changes brings relief on Sunday.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, our non-beachside suburbs will be very hot over the next few days.
Weather connect officer, David Barlow, said that suburbs located a few kilometres inland like Brookvale would reach 37 degrees today, 39 degrees tomorrow and 38 degrees on Sunday.
Terrey Hills will be the hottest suburb with temperatures climbing to 39 degrees each day.
Manly is forecasting 31 degrees today, and 35 degrees for the weekend — a bit cooler due to a slight sea breeze.
Mona Vale will reach 36 degrees today, 38 degrees tomorrow and 37 degrees on Sunday.
“It will be like a nightmare for some parts of the northern beaches, but not as bad as western Sydney which will reach the mid-40s,” Mr Barlow said.
“But there still won’t be much comfort (for peninsula residents).
“There is usually a sea breeze to moderate temperatures but this won’t happen for the next few days, unless you’re right on the beach.”
A south-easterly wind will hit tomorrow, but on Sunday a westerly wind will keep the temperatures climbing until a cool change sweeps through with a southerly in the late afternoon.
Around Cromer and Mona Vale the humidity levels will be high — reaching 39 degrees tomorrow, but feeling like 41 degrees due to the 40 per cent humidity.
“People should avoid being outdoors in the hottest part of the day and stay hydrated,” Mr Barlow said.
And pet owners should also be vigilant.
Veterinarian Jane Vine, from Allambie Vets, said it was best to keep cats and dogs inside, preferably with airconditioning.
Ms Vine said it was advisable to walk a dog earlier in the morning, if at all over the next few days.
“We also know that dogs with ‘squashed noses’ are really sensitive to heat stroke,” she said.
“You could try a paddling pool for them, but definitely no car trips.
“During the last heatwave a couple of weeks ago we did see a couple of breeds that came in with heat stroke after just going for a walk.”
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