Sydney's hot streak comes to an end as storms and rain are expected to arrive soon.

This morning, as thousands of people returned to work, commuters in Sydney and Melbourne were greeted by intense heat. However, their journey home may be a bit different as storms are expected to roll in. The holiday heatwave that has been scorching the south east of the nation is officially over, with warnings issued by the BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) as a cool change sweeps through the region. This change has already made its way up the east coast and is expected to hit the eastern part of the state and Sydney tonight.

In addition to bringing cooler temperatures, this change will also bring a significant drop in temperature. While Sydney experienced a high of 30 degrees today, temperatures are predicted to drop to between 20 and 25 degrees on Tuesday. "It's going to bring a burst of fresh southerly winds and some much-needed rainfall," explained BOM meteorologist Miriam Bradbury.

The entire state of New South Wales is at risk for thunderstorms, but the Central and Southern Tablelands and parts of the Illawarra region are at the highest risk. "In these areas, severe storms may bring heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flash flooding," Bradbury warned.

Moving into Tuesday and Wednesday, the north and central eastern parts of NSW may see even more rain and storms. The BOM has also forecasted the possibility of large hail and damaging winds in these regions. As the week progresses, showers are expected to continue.

Meanwhile, Victoria is already experiencing wet weather after a recent heat wave that resulted in a record number of ocean rescues. This afternoon and evening, storms are possible across much of the state. In addition, parts of South Australia and Tasmania are also on high alert for potential storms.

Overall, it's important for residents in these areas to stay updated on the weather and take necessary precautions to stay safe during these severe conditions.

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