While the Eurobodalla is likely to be spared the extreme temperatures tipped for the west of the state and Western Sydney, the UV index is forecast to be extreme from Friday through to Sunday.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns temperatures are generally expected to increase over the weekend.

As the weather heats up, motorists are also reminded it’s not only an offence for children or pets to be left unattended in a vehicle, it can be deadly.

And despite the most recent warning in December, a dog died after being left in a car at Rose Bay, and in a separate incident a 32-year-old man was arrested and charged at a Guildford hotel after he allegedly left a six-year-old boy in a car.

Everyone needs to take care in hot weather, but some people are at higher risk of heat illness, especially if they are older, live alone or are socially-isolated. Remember to;

Get advice from your doctor about whether your medication and/or your medical conditions may affect what you should do if it gets extremely hot

Make sure you know who you are going to call (who may need help, and who could provide help to you if needed); make a list of telephone numbers and make sure they are current.

If you can, it's a good idea to spend some time in an air-conditioned building. For more information please refer to the Beat the Heat website: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/pages/default.aspx

Livestock and pet owners are also being urged to ensure adequate clean water is always available and that shading is provided where possible. Additionally, no animals should be left in confined, unventilated areas.

Members of the public should also regularly visit the Rural Fire Service website at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for updated bush fire warnings and information. For updated weather forecasts and warnings visit www.bom.gov.au.

Forecast for Batemans Bay for the rest of Friday: 

Forecast for Narooma for the rest of Friday: