The warm weather has reached record levels in Sydney, including an unprecedented run of days above 28 degrees Celsius and an offshore water temperature nudging 27C — warm enough for a tropical cyclone. | ABC News

SYDNEY HEATWAVE 🥵 Sydney sweats through a heatwave with temperatures expected to hit 40 degrees today, as the forecast shows heavy rain and thunderstorms developing for every state and territory in the coming day 🔥 WATCH SUNRISE FOR MORE | 7plus ☀️ | Sunrise

Across Sydney, temperature records tumbled. The city sweltered through a second day of extreme heat after the hottest November night ever. It comes as temperatures rise in Queensland's south east, as the heatwave creeps north. More: 7news.link/3qcSTFF #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

Severe storms have swept through Sydney, with heavy downpours and flash flooding sparking a nightmare for commuters. #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Sydney

1.8K views | Severe winds tore through Sydney, bringing heavy rainfall that quickly flooded the streets. Water pooled on the roads, making travel difficult, while gusts rattled buildings and trees. The storm intensified, leaving parts of the city temporarily submerged and disrupting daily life with its powerful force. | Jukin Copyright Management | Facebook

Wild storms swept across NSW overnight, bringing deafening thunder and wreaking havoc. Lithgow, Moss Vale and Mount Druitt were among the worst-hit areas, with 16 flood warnings in place across the state. MORE: 9Soci.al/78Zq50KVi4t #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Sydney