ADELAIDE'S Central Bus Station will stay open around the clock to offer people a place to cool down as the city swelters through a string of 40C days.
The mercury surged to 40.6C on Thursday and was forecast to hit 42C on Friday.
Some brief relief was expected on Saturday with a cool change dropping temperatures into the low 30s, before another string of 40C days early next week.
Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said the air-conditioned bus station was a convenient place for people to cool off.
"The station is a good option for people who are without air conditioning at home or just need some time to recharge," he said.
With Adelaide and most of SA in the grip of a summer blast, SA Health and SafeWork SA have urged people to avoid heat stress.
Director of public health Kevin Buckett said it was important for people to stay well hydrated during prolonged periods of hot weather.
"If you do need to go into the sun, do so for limited periods and wear a long-sleeved, light-coloured shirt, a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen," he said.
Dr Buckett said the elderly, babies and young children were most at risk from heat-related conditions.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, headaches, vomiting and reduced urine output.
SafeWork SA said workplaces should ensure they have measures in place to cope with the heat.
"Hot weather is a hazard that needs to be considered when planning work activities," acting executive director Robin Scott said.
The RSPCA said pets should be kept out of the sun and be offered more water or blocks of ice.
Dogs that were left in cars, even with the windows open, could die in minutes.
"We need people to exercise common sense and to be aware of the dangers," chief inspector Simon Richards said.
The SA Ambulance Service said the hot weather had not caused major problems so far, but an increased number of calls was expected if the heat continued.
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