Schools close amid heatwave warning for NSW with temperatures set to exceed 40°C in some areas

Around 30 schools are closed in rural NSW as emergency services prepare for dangerous fire conditions across the state.

Most are primary level in rural areas near Bathurst, Lithgow, and Mudgee, although the Lithgow and Oberon High Schools are also affected.

The closures are due to the extreme fire danger forecast for the central ranges, lower central west plains, and Greater Sydney today due to soaring temperatures and high winds.

A total fire ban will be in effect for the Greater Hunter, Northern Slopes, North Western, Upper and Lower Central West Plains, Central Ranges and Southern Ranges zones from Monday.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-05/heatwave-warning-for-nsw-with-temperatures-to-soar/102056032