Hunter residents are being urged to prepare for three days of sweltering temperatures from tomorrow.
Temperatures will rise into the early 30's in Newcastle's western suburbs today, but will surge to an expected top of 47 at Wallsend on Saturday and 46 on Sunday.
The Hunter Valley will also feel the heat, with the mercury tipped to rise to 43 tomorrow, 46 on Saturday and 47 degrees predicted for Singleton on Sunday, while similar tops are expected for Maitland and Cessnock.
Weatherzone Forecaster, Brett Dutschke said the humidity will make the heatwave even more unpleasant.
"I recommend to anyone, prepare for this. It's not going to be very easy to handle. It's certainly the hottest spell we've had so far this season", he said.
One of the highest recorded temperatures in the Hunter was at Singleton during the heatwave of January 1939, where the mercury reached 49.4 degrees.
Five people died in the oppressive heat.
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| Record Temperatures To Hit The Hunter Image: kolotv.com |
