While many took respite in the air-conditioned shops, dozens of kids beat the heat as they slid their way down South and Wests War Memorial Pool’s waterslide. 

The mercury hit a top of 31 degrees before light winds brought on a cool change late Sunday afternoon.

Storms wreaked havoc on Tamworth during the week, with the city recording  its highest rainfall record for the month on Thursday.

About 51mm of rain fell across the district Thursday night, as roof panels were blown off and trees uprooted, sending State Emergency Service into overdrive for the second time in a week. 

Crews responded to 30 calls for help to remove fallen trees and repairs to damaged homes as the city recorded one of the highest rainfall amounts in NSW.

The weekend saw a break in rain as many locals made the most of the blue skies – but clouds are on their way, with a 60 per cent chance of rain in Tamworth on Tuesday.

Temperatures will remain in the 30s throughout the week, with the chance of rain increasing to as much as 70 percent from Thursday