A 39-year-old West Wollongong woman was one of a long list of people from around the state treated for heat exhaustion as temperatures soared over the weekend.
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Paramedics responded to at least 31 people across the state suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stress on Friday and Saturday.
Yesterday a heat haze blanketed much of Wollongong, reducing visibility as temperatures peaked at 27.2 at Albion Park at 2pm.
Temperatures are again expected to hit the high 20s today, with a maximum of 28 degrees expected for Wollongong.
The rest of the week will be comparatively cooler, with maximums between 21 and 25 expected until a high of 27 on Saturday.
How to safe safe in the heat
• Try to stay out of direct sun, especially if you are elderly or very young.
• Drink plenty of water and take a drink bottle if you are outdoors.
• Cover up with appropriate clothing, wear a wide-brimmed hat and use sunscreen.
• Never leave children or pets in a car.
• Drinking alcohol causes dehydration and consumption should be minimised during extreme heat.