Sydney hits 42C after midday before cool change that could see temperatures plummet 15C

Heat baking NSW capital before forecast cool change with risk of severe thunderstorms, hail and strong windsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydneysiders have sweltered as temperatures soared above 42C in parts of the city ahead of an expected afternoon change, when temperatures could plummet 15C.The Bureau of Meteorology said New South Wales would on Tuesday bear the brunt of the pool of very hot air that sent temperatures in parts of South Australia and Victoria into the 40s on Monday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Sydney hits 42C after midday before cool change that could see temperatures plummet 15C

Heat baking NSW capital before forecast cool change with risk of severe thunderstorms, hail and strong winds

Sydneysiders have sweltered as temperatures soared above 42C in parts of the city ahead of an expected afternoon change, when temperatures could plummet 15C.

The Bureau of Meteorology said New South Wales would on Tuesday bear the brunt of the pool of very hot air that sent temperatures in parts of South Australia and Victoria into the 40s on Monday.

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