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National Summary

A low pressure trough over QLD is causing showers and thunderstorms. A broad region of low pressure in the north is producing thundery showers. A large high in the southeast is keeping a majority of SA, VIC, TAS and NSW dry. Hot air remains in the north and west.

State Weather

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National Synoptic

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Capital Cities

NOW MIN MAX
Sydney
 
20.1 16 22

Mostly sunny

Melbourne
 
18.6 11 26

Increasing sunshine

Brisbane
 
24.6 18 25

Possible shower

Perth
 
20.8 15 32

Sunny

Adelaide
 
21.7 13 30

Sunny

Canberra
 
16.1 7 23

Mostly sunny

Hobart
 
16.1 9 20

Mostly sunny

Darwin
 
29.8 26 34

Possible thunderstorm

Weather News

Victorian Government launches drought relief projects for rural families, promises "big announcements" for farmers

08:11 EDT

Free kindergarten, subsidised school expenses and mental health first aid training were among the first, but "not the biggest," drought funding commitments made by the Victorian Government yesterday.

Hot, dry week looming in SA

17:16 EDT

South Australia is set to heat up significantly this week with much of the state on track for its hottest spell since summer and hottest November spell in six years.

Heavy storms finally drench the Top End

11:27 EDT

Thunderstorms dumped heavy falls over parched parts of the Northern Territory's Top End yesterday afternoon and overnight, bringing significant relief after an oppressive week.

Extremes and Records

Extremes and Records
Current Extremes   Last 3 Days Extremes Extremes This Month
Fri 13/11 Sat 14/11 Sun 15/11

33.5°C

Daly Waters, NT
Hottest

45.3°C

Marble Bar, WA

46.1°C

Marble Bar, WA

47.0°C

Roebourne Ap, WA

47.0°C

Roebourne Ap, WA

6.7°C

Mt Hotham, Vic
Coldest

-1.7°C

Mt Baw Baw, Vic

-2.8°C

Butlers Gorge, Tas

-1.0°C

Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT

-4.5°C

Mt Wellington, Tas

NW 40km/h

Maatsuyker Is, Tas
Windiest

94km/h

Century Mine, Qld

96km/h

Delamere, NT

87km/h

Laverton Ap, WA
-
no rain last hr Wettest

81.4mm

Mt Seaview, NSW/ACT

127.0mm

Marodian, Qld

29.0mm

Mt Seaview, NSW/ACT

52.0mm

Lostock Dam, NSW/ACT
Australia's Records for November
Max Min Rain
Highest 48.7°C at
Birdsville Police Station, Qld in 1990
Lowest -3.1°C at
Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT in 1967
Highest 35.0°C at
Cunnamulla, Qld in 1965
Lowest -20.6°C at
Mt Hotham, Vic in 1990
Highest 398.8mm at
Moreton, Qld in 1909
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