With the mercury predicted to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Thursday, dermatologists are encouraging people to be sunsafe.
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Bathurst Skin Cancer and Cosmedical Clinic manager Pamela Johnson said people have to be smart when they go outdoors.
She said the best time to go outdoors is in the early morning and late afternoon, missing the ultraviolet (UV) rays.
“Try and seek shade and use SPF (sun protection factor) 50 or 30 sunscreen,” she said.
“Also, make sure sunscreen is on the back of the hands when driving somewhere because that is a common place for skin cancers.
“While it may be uncomfortable, wearing long sleeve, cotton clothes help.
“Slip, slop and slap and keep hydrated.”
Ms Johnson said broad-brim hats are the preferred sunsafe head wear.
“Caps do little to no help. They protect an area the size of a tennis ball,” she said.
“People also think that skin cancer is a summer issues; it’s all year round. People might be more aware of the sun in the summer because it’s hotter and they’re wearing less clothing.”
Humans are not the only group affected by the warm weather, with pet owners recommended to keep their animals in cool places with plenty of water.
