NSW Ambulance's Steve Vaughan Gives Heatwave Warning

'Seek some respite': Health officials urge NSW residents to prepare for weekend heatwave

Sydneysiders are among those in New South Wales being told to take appropriate steps to prepare for a heatwave that will last into the weekend.Temperatures are set to hit 33 degrees in Sydney today, and will soar in the coming days as a hot airmass moves across the state.The mercury is expected to reach 42 degrees on Saturday in the state capital, with similar temperatures expected in many areas of New South Wales.LIVE UPDATES: 'Tomorrow is goi…

NSW Ambulance's Steve Vaughan gives heatwave warning

Chief Superintendent Steve Vaughan of NSW Ambulance has addressed the ongoing heatwave in the state.

Health warning ahead of statewide heatwave

There are concerns for power outages and increased pressure on emergency services – with large parts of New South Wales to experience heatwave conditions in the coming days. Health authorities say people should prepare for severe to extreme heat, and look out for those who are particularly vulnerable.