Residents pull risky stunts in extreme weather

Extreme weather conditions are becoming more common in Australia and across the world, with the country recently recording its hottest day in history.

In the face of wild weather, most retreat indoors or seek shelter, but others take a different approach.

From mudsliding in Port Macquarie to ice skating on a frozen Atlanta road, these videos show people taking extreme risks in ordinary surrounds.

ninemsn does not encourage viewers to try the stunts depicted in these videos and urges people to exercise caution when confronted with extreme weather.