The Illawarra’s fire danger rating is forecast to increase to “very high” on Tuesday, as the mercury begins its gradual climb into the low-to-mid 30s over coming days.
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The temperature is expected to hit 24 degrees in Wollongong and 27 at Albion Park on Tuesday. A maximum of 30 degrees is forecast in Nowra.
Similar conditions are forecast on Wednesday and Thursday, before a blast of hotter weather hits the region on Friday.
The end of the working week should see temperatures crack 35 degrees at Nowra, 34 degrees in Albion Park and a slightly cooler 31 in Wollongong.
The rising temperatures across NSW are the result of a high pressure system over the western Tasman Sea, which is building and will slowly drift east over coming days.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a low-intensity heatwave for much of the state – including the Illawarra – between Wednesday and Friday.
The bureau defines a heatwave as three or more days of high maximum and minimum temperatures that are unusual for a particular location.
The average October daily maximum temperature at Wollongong’s Bellambi weather station is 21.7 degrees, while the minimum is 14.
At Albion Park, the averages are 23.1 and 10.7 degrees, respectively.
The NSW Rural Fire Service has urged residents to review their bushfire survival plans.
During heightened fire danger, the community should also stay informed, monitor conditions and be ready to act if necessary, the RFS said.
All permits to burn bushfire hazards have been suspended on Tuesday.
FOUR-DAY FORECAST
WOLLONGONG
- Tuesday – 24°C
- Wednesday – 24°C
- Thursday – 25°C
- Friday – 31°C
ALBION PARK
- Tuesday – 27°C
- Wednesday – 27°C
- Thursday – 28°C
- Friday – 34°C
NOWRA
- Tuesday – 30°C
- Wednesday – 28°C
- Thursday – 30°C
- Friday – 35°C
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
