The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting hot, dry and windy conditions for the region this week with temperatures to peak on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The mercury is likely to reach 29 degrees, 32 degrees and 33 degrees over the three days respectively in Wollongong.

In Albion Park, temperatures will also be in the low 30s over the weekend.

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Illawarra Rural Fire Service district manager Superintendent Greg Wardle said there would be "very high" fire conditions across the region over the three days.

"The high temperatures with dry northerly winds will elevate the fire danger level," he said. "Brigades are as ready as they can be and stations will be on standby.

"We will send five appliances to any report of fire."

Supt Wardle said RFS crews would on high alert and conduct patrols in the northern end of the region around Helensburgh, Otford, Darkes Forest, Stanwell Park, Stanwell Tops, Coalcliff and down to Thirroul and Mount Keira or anywhere the "bush met the residential interface".

"Our message remains clear," he said. "People need to be prepared and review their bushfire survival plan. The whole family needs to know when to leave, where to go and how to get there if a fire approaches."

Residents need to remain vigilant as the large downpour had done little to soak the ground.

"Within a day or two the rainfall evaporated even though it greened up the grass," Supt Wardle said. "Bushfires can still be very volatile.

"Under hot and dry conditions, a fire can move quickly and uncontrollably."

Supt Wardle urged people to not become complacent or suffer "bushfire fatigue" just because there had been no major blazes in the Illawarra.

"February is traditionally a higher time for fire activity," he said. "Don't let the green grass make you complacent. The bush is dry and fire can spread quickly under windy conditions."

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Supt Wardle said Illawarra crews were still putting in many hours helping neighbouring areas to fight fires and strengthen containment lines.

"Since September, Illawarra RFS has sent 135 strike teams to different areas around the state," he said. "Illawarra RFS members have been supporting neighbouring areas well.

"Over the past week, we have sent strike teams to the Green Wattle Creek fire, to Bundanoon and to Moruya. It has been a fantastic effort by all Illawarra members. Our people are tired but we rest them where possible."

Shoalhaven RFS district officer Ross Smith said crews were taking advantage of the benign weather conditions and were strengthening containment lines.

"Members are being flown into remote areas to combat any hot spots such as near Fitzroy Falls," he said.

"All edges of the Currowan fire are contained and there is no significant fire, only pockets surrounded by burnt ground.

"We may see that flare up with weekend's weather conditions."

Shoalhaven crews will also be on high alert and there will be air support available to provide a fast response to any fires.

The Green Wattle Creek and Morton fires are listed as "being controlled" with minimal fire activity across the fireground. Crews have been patrolling the fire line and identifying any hot spots.