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Predicted high temperatures and strong winds have fire crews bracing for the return of severe fire conditions. 9News

NSW RFS spokesman Ben Shepherd said low humidity and very strong northwesterly winds have crews bracing for a potentially dangerous day.

Total fire bans are in place in NSW for today in the greater Sydney, greater Hunter, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, southern ranges, central ranges and north western fire districts.Air quality in Sydney today is forecast to be poor. The warning comes after severe thunderstorms hit Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong on Monday, leaving homes and businesses without power.South-east Queensland can also expect a hot and sticky day, with the humidity already hitting 86 per cent this morning.Victoria's merry-go-round weather is forecast to bring statewide rain today before settling down ahead of Australia Day.

The city received 22mm of rain overnight, more than 30mm fell in Geelong and while this is welcome, it is causing problems around Melbourne.The SES has received 350 calls for help and there is a severe weather warning in place, with high winds expected to continue.Central and southern parts of the state are expected to receive between 25mm and 40mm of rain, while fire-ravaged areas may only receive falls of up to 10mm.

Despite hot temperatures and strong winds on yesterday, emergency services managed to prevent a significant amount of new fires starting.

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