Southern Hemisphere GFS Longwave 500hPa Height +144 hour Chart
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About GFS
Global Forecast System. The operational numerical weather forecasting model run by NCEP. The GFS superceded the AVN and MRF models, on which it is largely based. Forecast data from the GFS is available out to 180 hours at full resolution and 16 days at a reduced resolution.
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Weather News
Christmas Eve fog not a Bridgewater Jerry in reverse, weather bureau says
09:05 EDT
A Christmas Eve fog which blanketed the greater Hobart area has been interpreted incorrectly as a reversal of the famous Bridgewater Jerry, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Mixed bag of Christmas weather
08:39 EDT
Australia is certainly living up to its characteristically diverse and interesting weather this Christmas day, with everything from tropical low pressure systems, mildew and fog happening at the same time.
Hot Christmas weather, fire risk ahead for Victoria, authorities say
00:32 EDT
Hot and windy conditions forecast for Victoria in the coming days will create a serious risk of grass and bushfires, the state's Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley says.
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