Gold Coast weather: City set to hit 38C as summer fires up

Don’t pack away the sunscreen and shade sails just yet, summer is just getting started on the Coast this week, with the hottest weather yet to come.

THIS week is shaping up to be a scorcher on the Gold Coast, with parts of the city set to hit 38C.

It’s been a hot start already, but the mercury is tipped to skyrocket in the city’s north, predicted to reach 37C tomorrow, 38C on Friday and 37C again on Saturday.

The rest of the city will also sweat, with Surfers Paradise hovering around 33C each day, Coolangatta 31C and Nerang to reach 37C on Friday and Saturday.

Beaches will be packed as locals look to cool off this week. Picture: Jerad Williams

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Today Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta are expected to top 30C, Nerang 33C and Coomera 34C.

The predicted heatwave has prompted health warnings, with Queensland Ambulance Service begging residents to be “vigilant” to prevent heat-stroke.

“Consider the activity you’re doing. If you work outside you might need to take increased breaks and stay hydrated … if you don’t have to build that retaining wall in the middle of the day, delay it,” said acting executive manager of clinical standards Alex Thompson.

Mr Thompson said extra staff would be rostered on across the southeast, both on the ground and in the communication centres, to deal with the anticipated high demand.

Matt Hunt and Allana Tulloch are fans of the hot weather. Picture: Jerad Williams.

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He said residents needed to drink more water and urged people to keep an eye on vulnerable neighbours.

“Spark that community spirit, invite your neighbours over if they don’t have airconditioning in the middle of the day,” he said.

“In the first few days we don’t receive too many calls but on day two, three or four as people start to feel the affects so if you are someone who has a medical condition if you are starting to suffer make sure you seek help from a medical professional and never hesitate to call triple-0.”