Strong winds have caused early morning havoc in Sydney, damaging roofs and blowing trees down onto roads and power lines in the city's west.
The NSW State Emergency Service said it had received 162 calls for help since 3am on Tuesday, with the majority coming from Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Penrith.
'Significant damage has been reported with parts of roofs blown off residential and commercial properties, trees falling onto houses and scaffolding falling,' the SES said in a statement.
Wind gusts of 104km/h were recorded at Badgerys Creek about 3am, while 98km/h winds were recorded at Camden.