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A broad trough and embedded lows are generating showers and thunderstorms over WA, the NT, and QLD, some severe. Another trough over WA's west is drawing heat towards the coast. Cool winds in the wake of a cold front are bringing showers to VIC and TAS.

Sunday 22:00 EDT

A series of low pressure troughs in the northern half of the country will produce showers and storms, some heavy. Hot winds from the interior will move ahead of a trough in the west. Brisk westerlies will bring a showers over TAS. A high in the southeast will lead to a sunny day.

Monday 22:00 EDT

Several low pressure troughs will produce showers and storms in QLD, the NT, WA and SA. Hot winds from inland will push into SA, while cool winds from the southwest will produce a few showers along WA's south coast. A high in the east brings a sunny day to VIC, TAS and NSW.

Tuesday 22:00 EDT

A low pressure trough across the south looks to trigger showers and storms, from WA to TAS. Another trough in the north could produce thundery showers, heavy at times. Southwesterly winds may produce a few showers in TAS and VIC. A high is bringing a sunny day to eastern QLD.

Wednesday 22:00 EDT

A trough in the north looks to cause thundery showers over northern WA, throughout the NT and northern QLD. Another broad trough could produce showers and storms over inland WA, SA trough to NSW. Southerly winds in the wake of front may travel along the NSW, bringing showers.

Friday 22:00 EDT

A broad low pressure trough across central parts will trigger areas of rain and storms over parts of SA, NSW and southern QLD. An active monsoon trough will trigger showers and storms in the tropics. A high will build and bring settled conditions over southern parts.

Saturday 22:00 EDT

A broad low pressure trough in the north should trigger showers and storms through WA and the NT. Cool winds should move through NSW, triggering a few showers. Heat should continue to build over southwestern parts of WA. A high should bring settled conditions elsewhere.

Now Temperature

At Darwin Ap

11:30 CST

Today

33°C

Tonight

27°C

Mostly sunny

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