Storm breaks over Sydney as nationwide heatwave gears up for another day

'Australia is a country of extremes and this summer is really demonstrating that.' 9News

Rain fell and lightning flashed across Sydney tonight as a storm rolled in following intense heat through the day.

And there's more on the way, with Sydney forecast for a top of 27 degrees on Sunday, as the weather tracks five to 10 degrees above daytime averages for February.Some Sydney rail lines were shut down, along with the NorthConnex tunnel. South Australian firefighters have brought a blaze at Port Lincoln under control, but tomorrow Adelaide is set for a top of 31°C.

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