Thousands have been left without power across NSW after scorching temperatures hit the state.
About 1910 homes across East Gosford, Springfield, Gosford, North Gosford have experienced unplanned power outages from 4.30am on Wednesday, according to Ausgrid.
A further 1888 people in Homebush West, Strathfield West, Homebush, Strathfield, Flemington, Sydney Olympic Park were also affected from 5.15am, while 729 people in Church Point, Scotland Island, Ingleside, Bayview, Elvina Bay, Mccarrs Creek were affected.
Thousands have been left without power following the Sydney heatwave. Picture: NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw
The outages are set to be resolved by 8.30am for the Gosford and Western Sydney areas, however, Church Point, Scotland Island, Ingleside, Bayview, Elvina Bay, Mccarrs Creek will need to wait until 9am according to the Ausgrid website.
An Ausgrid spokesperson confirmed the weather had brought on the outages.
“It’s a combination of yesterday’s extremely hot conditions, then the southerly change that brought the storms and wind,” the spokesperson said.
“We’re working to restore where we can, cancelling planned jobs in favour to get those back on.
“Our emergency crews are out there working to restore power where they can.”
The spokesperson could not provide a timeline for repairs, but said the issue would be resolved as soon as possible.
Temperatures have soared across the country. Picture: Stormcast.
The fresh power outages follow scorching temperatures in Sydney on Tuesday, with temperatures having reached 42C in the outer western pockets of the city.
More than 2,500 people were left without power across the city on Tuesday morning, with blackouts first reported about 10am spanning Macauley Ave, Chapel Rd and surrounding streets of Bankstown.
Power was restored to the area shortly before midday.
Conditions have begun to cool in Sydney on Wednesday, with the city tipped to reach a high of 24C with a chance of showers.
Cloudy conditions and possible showers are expected to continue through Thursday before the sun is set to peek out again on Friday with a high of 25C.
Saturday is set to reach 29C, while Sunday is also expected to be warm at 28C.
However, there is a chance of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday.