Residents cautioned to minimise heat exposure as the mercury in eastern states forecast to reach up to 12C above average
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Melbourne was forecast to clock eight days of 20C or warmer, beating the previous record of seven such days set in 1907 and 1987. Bradbury said the fire danger over the weekend doesn’t meet a warning threshold, but there was a chance of dangerous fire weather. “Make sure you check the weather forecast for your local area and take the precautions when necessary to make yourself safe,” she said.“It’s best to try and avoid the heat of the day by staying indoors and keeping curtains and blinds shut early,” said NSW Health’s executive director of health protection, Dr Jeremy McAnulty. “If you don’t have air conditioning, using a fan, wetting your skin with a sponge, spray or water-soaked towel can help to keep you cool.
“If it’s hard to keep yourself cool at home, you should also consider spending the day at cooler places, like the shopping centre or an air-conditioned community venue.”
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