The first days of spring are set to be a scorcher across parts of the south east but it’s going to be wild too with fierce winds, storms and even dust clouds. Here's what you need to know:
Sydney’s CBD is forecast to top out at 29C on Thursday which is 9C above average and closer to high summer. Head into the western suburbs of the city and 30C is a real possibility.
“It’s been a while since we’ve had proper thunderstorm activity but it’s likely to get going on Thursday in southern NSW, the ACT and up into the central ranges as well.”
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