To all Ozformers located in NSW, please play it safe today as the heatwave crosses the state. In Bega, on the NSW south coast, temperatures rose nearly 20C in just three hours this morning. The city reached 39C at 9am after an overnight low of 15.4C at 6am. Richmond is currently on 36.4 degrees and climbing fast.

Stay indoors if possible and drink plenty of water.

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