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A total fire is in place across the Shoalhaven with gusty winds expected to coincide with temperatures in the high-30s on Friday.
Temperatures in Nowra had reached 30 degrees just after 9am on Friday with a top of 36 degrees and winds up to 40km / h.
Ulladulla reached 29 degrees by 9am, with temperatures expected to hit 31 degrees by mid afternoon.
Kiama had also hit 29 degrees by 9am, with winds of up to 40km / h.
Due to the hot temperatures and gusty winds, the NSW Rural Fire Service has issued a total fire warning for the Shoalhaven, Illawarra, Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney Region and Southern Ranges.
No fires may be in the open and all fire permits are suspended during a Total Fire Ban. Gas and electric barbeques can be used provided certain conditions are met.
With the region set to experience its warmest weather since February, NSW Ambulance and the Bureau of Meteorology are advising people of all ages to take care and avoid extreme heat.
NSW Ambulance Chief Superintendent Alan Morrison said it was important to be aware of the symptoms of heat exhaustion, especially among children and the elderly.
"These include nausea, faintness, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, headache, and vomiting," he said.
"Heat can kill which is why it's so important to stay hydrated and look out for the elderly young and pets."
Bureau of Meteorology NSW / ACT Manager of Weather Services Jake Phillips said that it is the first heatwave of the season, and it is more likely that it will be more normal.
"One of the characteristics of heatwaves is not just a minimum temperature range but also a minimum hotter," he said.
Total Fire Ban rules and a map of current Total Fire Ban areas are listed at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
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