Very-high fire danger is forecast across the Illawarra/Shoalhaven on Thursday with temperatures expected to nudge 40 degrees in some areas.
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Wollongong is heading for a forecast top of 34 degrees, while Albion Park and Nowra should hit 39.
At 9.50am, it was already 27.3 degrees at Bellambi, 28.5 degrees at Albion Park and 33.0 degrees in Nowra.
If Thursday’s forecast maximum’s are reached, it will be the hottest day so far this summer at both Bellambi and Albion Park.
A gusty southerly change is expected to move through the Illawarra during the late afternoon.
The change with bring with it cooler conditions, as well as the medium chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm.
Cooler temperatures are forecast on Friday, with forecast tops of 21 degrees in Wollongong and 23 at Albion Park.
Meanwhile, Thursday’s predicted high temperatures have prompted the Australian Energy Market Operator to warn of potential power reserve shortages across NSW.
It follows two power stations breaking down on Wednesday in the lead up to Thursday’s expected hot weather.
AGL’s Liddell power station, in NSW’s Hunter Valley, and Origin’s Eraring power station on Lake Macquarie both suffered broken generators on Wednesday, taking about 1300 megawatts of supply out of the system, according to NSW Labor’s energy and climate change spokesman Adam Searle.
Greg Ellis
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
Almost four decades in electronic, print and digital media. A writer, presenter, emcee, photographer and videographer with degrees in business management, marketing and human resources and tertiary qualifications in photography.
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.
