Driver trapped after tree falls on car in Sydney amid wild winds

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A person is trapped in a car after strong winds knocked a tree onto the vehicle in a southerly suburb of Sydney's central business district.

Rescue efforts are underway to free the driver who's caught in a car on Danks Street in Waterloo.

Just before the car was smashed, strong winds on the Mid North Coast knocked over a huge tree, which landed on top of a house.

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The roof of the house at Lisa Valley Close in Wahroonga copped a fair dinkum battering from the big tree.

No injuries have been reported, according to SES.

The Bureau of Meteorology's recording shows gusts of 50 to 90 km/h at Sydney Harbour and the outer eastern suburbs' beaches.

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The NSW State Emergency Service originally advised that gusts of up to 90km/h in wind are expected to strike the South Coast this arvo (afternoon) before moving up into Sydney and the Hunter

Strong winds are expected, averaging 60 to 70km/h, prompting the SES to advise residents to prepare for branches and debris falling.

"Gale-force winds could result in trees and power lines falling, alongside causing damage to buildings," SES Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns said.

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Sydneysiders and visitors should download the Hazards Near Me app and establish local watch zones to stay informed about the latest warnings and information.

Taking a bit of time to set up your yard or balcony by securing or putting away any loose items will help you get ready for this.

Sydney's expected to cop the winds mid-arvo, before they get to Newcastle by dinner time.

Bashful storms are also possible tonight over parts of Sydney and the Hunter, however, they don't reckon there'll be any severe storms, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Heatwave seizes the nation in the west.

A heatwave alert is in effect for New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia over the next three days.

Brisbane residents are in for a scorching day, with the mercury hitting up to 36 degrees. Meanwhile, city dwellers in inner regions can expect blistering temperatures to soar above 40 degrees.

The areas expected to be the worst affected by the heat are the Brisbane region, Clermont, Dalby, Emerald, Gladstone, Goondiwindi, Longreach, Rockhampton, Roma and Stanthorpe.

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The scorching weather will stick around for most of the week, with the temperature not dropping below the mid-20s at night, offering no real respite.

A bit of a southerly shift in the weather will bring some respite to the eastern parts of Queensland over the weekend.

Similar heatwave conditions are also developing in northern parts of NSW

Regions forecast to be affected in the next few hours include Byron Bay, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree, Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads.

Sydney CBD is shaping up for a maximum temperature of 35 degrees today, but PENRITH in western Sydney is forecast to reach as high as 39 degrees.

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But other parts of North South Wales - such as Bourke in the state's north-west and Dubbo - are forecast to hit 40 degrees or more.

The harsh conditions aren't expected to last long, with a cooling change moving in from this arvo, bringing the possibility of a storm tonight.

In WA, similar weather conditions are predicted, with forecast top temperatures predicted to reach 45 degrees or higher.

The locations that are expected to be affected include Perth, Carnarvon, Denham, Geraldton, Gingin, Kalgoorlie, Kalbarri, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Mandurah, Newman and Northam.

Temperatures are tipped to drop by Saturday.

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The office stated the heatwave was driven by hot, dry winds coming from western and northern Australia.

The Queensland and NSW fire authorities are warning of heightened fire threats.

In the meantime, Western Australia's having its third heatwave of summer, with Premier Roger Cook keenly saying the electricity network's handling the scorching conditions quite capably.

Perth's temperature soared over 40 degrees Celsius on Monday, leading to record power demand.