Sydney was blanketed in red and orange hues yesterday morning in the midst of a record sand storm. The city awoke to the type of scene that you may expect to see in an armageddon film. It was spectacular site and many were forced to stay indoors due to official health warnings. By the afternoon the skies were clear and spring blue. The night that fell lent us to crisp, clean sky and a wonderful bright view of stars in contrast.

Below are some images we found shot by Tom Hide.