<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>335275</docID> <postdate>2024-12-13 17:27:23</postdate> <headline>Heatwave warning for sweltering weekend</headline> <body><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-335288" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Severe-Heatwave-December-2024.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" /></p> <p><strong>Canberra is in for a severe heatwave for from Saturday to Tuesday when temperatures are predicted to reach mid to high 30Cs with overnight temperatures mid teens and low 20Cs, the </strong><strong>Bureau of Meteorology predicts. </strong></p> <p>"Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell," says BoM.</p> <p>Locations likely to be impacted include Canberra, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Woden Valley.</p> <p>"Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.</p> <div> <p>"Severe heatwave conditions are predicted to ease during next week."</p> </div> <div> <p>The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3pm on Saturday.</p> <p><strong>ACT Ambulance Services advise Canberrans to:</strong></p> <ul> <li><em>drink plenty of water,</em></li> <li><em>never leave people or pets in cars,</em></li> <li><em>seek out air-conditioned buildings,</em></li> <li><em>dress in light and loose fabrics, plan ahead for activities in the coolest part of the day,</em></li> <li><em>avoid exercising in the heat and</em></li> <li><em>look after those most at risk.</em></li> </ul> </div> </body>