NSW gearing up for a sizzling weekend

NSW STARTS A THREE-DAY HEATWAVE

TOP TEMPS

FRIDAY

Sydney 36C

Penrith 45C

Hay 47C

SATURDAY (forecast)

Sydney 39C

Penrith 45C

Wilcannia, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Bourke 47C

SUNDAY (forecast)

Sydney 28C

Penrith 37C

Walgett 47C

FIRE WARNINGS

* A total fire ban has been declared for the entire state on Saturday and Sunday

* A potential "catastrophic" fire danger warning on Sunday around the Hunter, from the coast, mid-north coast, out through the Central Tablelands, the top end of the greater Sydney region and out to the central west

POWER

* Electricity supply conditions are expected to be tight but the threat of rolling blackouts to meet demand has been downgraded.

* Residents still being urged to limit electricity use on Saturday

SPORT

* NRL - All three trial games to go ahead on Saturday, Canterbury clash against Penrith pushed back to 7.45pm

* Cricket - Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Queensland to continue with increased drinks breaks. Cricket NSW has cancelled all grades of Premier Cricket

* Soccer - Jets-Victory A-League match in Newcastle postponed to Monday. Football NSW has cancelled all Saturday trial games for under-18s and below while under-20s and first grade trials shifted to evening start times

* Racing - Saturday's race meeting at Royal Randwick postponed to Monday

MEDICAL ADVICE

* Stay well hydrated

* Avoid alcohol and hot or sugary drinks

* Limit physical activity

* Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day.

* Never leave children or pets shut in the car