Sydneysiders are being hit with exceedingly hot weather, as temperatures are expected to eclipse 40 degrees Celsius in some areas.
The city of Sydney is forecasted to reach 40 degrees Celsius, with parts of western Sydney expected to reach highs of 42C.
The sweltering conditions come amidst a heatwave that swept through parts of inland Australia, Victoria and South Australia this week.
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The mercury in Marree Aero, South Australia reached 47.2C. It was recorded as the hottest maximum temperature in the world in the past 24 hours.
A cooler change is expected in the evening, with Sydney’s CBD marked for the possibility of rain, hail and thunderstorm conditions.
NSW Ambulance is advising residents to be aware of the dangers of the heat and to check in on vulnerable people.
State Emergency Services have been providing ongoing support to residents in the aftermath of damaging winds and rain that moved across metropolitan Sydney last night.
More than 1200 residents are still without power as of Tuesday morning.
Severe warnings remain in place across the state.
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