Predicted high of 39C would be hotter than 38.2C October record from 2004. Follow today’s news live
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October heat records broken across Australia as Sydney braces for temperatures way above the norm
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NSW health authorities urge residents to take precautions ahead of hot weather
A NSW Health spokesperson has reminded people to take precautions in Wednesday’s high temperatures, given hot weather has the potential to cause severe illness requiring hospital admission, and can even be deadly.
Heat can also exacerbate people’s underlying health conditions (including heart, kidney, respiratory disease, diabetes and mental illness) and can result in people presenting to hospital emergency departments (EDs) and other health care services.
Simple prevention strategies include staying indoors during the hottest times of the day, closing doors, windows, blinds and curtains early to keep hot air and sun out in the day, staying hydrated and carrying a water bottle when outside.