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Australian Chart Summary

Tuesday - Latest

Several low pressure troughs moving over Australia are triggering showers and storms. A hot airmass remains over inland parts of QLD, ahead of these troughs. High pressure is keeping much of northern QLD and western parts of WA dry.

Wednesday 22:00 EDT

A low pressure trough extending across the country will trigger areas of rain, showers and storms from WA to the eastern seaboard. Another trough and front will move over SA, producing showers and storms in the west. Cool onshore winds may bring showers along the WA coast.

Thursday 22:00 EDT

A low pressure trough and cold front will impact the southeast, causing showers and thunderstorms for TAS, VIC and NSW. A large high is building in the south, bringing a sunny and settled days for southern parts of WA and for a majority of SA.

Friday 22:00 EDT

A deep low pressure trough will generate showers and storms over WA, the NT and QLD. Brisk winds in the wake of a cold front will trigger showers over TAS, southern VIC and southern NSW. Heat may be pushed towards the WA's western coast.

Saturday 22:00 EDT

A deepening trough should generate showers and thunderstorms over WA, the NT and QLD. Moist onshore winds along the QLD coast will bring showers and increase humidity. A high pressure system in the southeast looks to bring a sunny day for SA, VIC and much of NSW.

Sunday 22:00 EDT

A low pressure trough over QLD and the NT should trigger showers and storms, heaviest along the ranges. Warm winds look to move over southern parts of WA ahead of a deepening low pressure trough. A high pressure system will bring sunny and settled conditions for SA, VIC and TAS.

Monday 22:00 EDT

Low pressure troughs could remain over the QLD, the NT and WA, bringing the risk of showers and thunderstorms. A weak low looks to develop over WA, generating showers and storms. A high pressure in the east should produce a sunny day for SA, NSW and VIC.

Now Temperature

At Darwin Ap

11:10 CST

Today

34°C

Tonight

26°C

Possible thunderstorm

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