With weather peaking in the high 30s at the weekend, several sporting events were cancelled or postponed, but some still went ahead.

Although some Saturday sports were cancelled, the Valleys Lifestyle Centre pool, Clare, was still open – peaking at 120 people in the pool from about 3pm until 5.30pm Sunday afternoon (November 15).

Valleys Lifestyle Centre manager Andrew Waters said the response from the community this year had been great.

“We have sold more season tickets in the first two weeks of opening than the last two years,” he said.

With the pool being used for several activities including swimming club, lessons, lap and recreation, it is open until 7.30pm each night.

“Riverton pool has just had $35,000 work done to it, there is new edging on the toddler pool and new cement around the main pool, it is open this Saturday (November 21),” Andrew said.

With temperatures hitting the 40s the Mid North began its fire danger season on Sunday (November 15) and will continue through until mid to late April next year.

Other districts including the Flinders, North East Pastoral and North West Pastoral began their fire bans on November 1.

Emergency services and health departments have warned people about the effect of the heatwave on family members, their property and their livestock.

This included Sports Medicine Australia which reminded sports players and associations about the importance of being smart and sun safe while exercising and completing activities in the heat.

Emergency services warned residents about falling trees and tree limbs due to the heat.

With several crews attending and cleaning up trees, they advise people to not park, set up camp or allow children to play on or under trees with large overhanging branches.

“The trees that are prone to dropping limbs are usually very large, so the threat to life and property is significant. The current weather we are experiencing certainly increases the likelihood of dangerous situations occurring and I urge the public to be careful,” SES Deputy Chief Officer Matt Maywald said.

Animals also need to be thought of during the heat, and PIRSA have said they can drink up to twice the amount in hot weather.

They also advise to have enough shade and cool water for them, also keeping troughs clean when stock is being moved, as evaporation can cause the water to become saline and undrinkable.