Genuinely dangerous heatwave conditions across south-eastern Australian states from Wednesday to Saturday.

Start preparing. Shop for what you need for the next week, make arrangements not to go out, make sure you’ve got medication, water the plants now, make sure fans and fridge are working, get things set up for your animals, and check on your neighbours especially if they’re elderly.

Get practical advice about how to manage the impact of heat on you, tailored to your location and risk factors, from the University of Sydney’s HeatWatch app.