Australian Satellite/Lightning
Australia Satellite Notes
Cloud over northern NSW and southern QLD in a trough is triggering showers and storms. Cloud stretching over WA, SA and the NT with a separate trough is generating areas of light rain. Cloud over the NT's Top End in a region of low pressure is producing the odd thundery shower.
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Weather News
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