No warnings for the Australian Capital Territory
Forecast issued at 5:15 am EDT on Thursday 19 January 2017.
Weather Situation
A low pressure trough extends from northwestern Australia across northwestern and central New South Wales. The trough will move west tonight and on Thursday as a high pressure system moves across the Tasman Sea, before deepening and moving northeast during Friday as a cold passes to the south of the state. During Saturday another high pressure system will move over the southern Tasman Sea extending a ridge along the coast and the trough is expected to move west and weaken.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Partly cloudy. Slight (20%) chance of drizzle or a light shower early this morning. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 24 to 29.
Fire Danger - Australian Capital Territory: High
Sun protection 9:10am to 5:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 15 [Extreme]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
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Canberra | – | 28 |
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Tuggeranong | – | 28 |
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Mount Ginini | – | 20 |
Friday 20 January
Cloudy. Very high (95%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h turning westerly in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 26.
Saturday 21 January
Mostly sunny. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 22.
Sunday 22 January
Partly cloudy. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 32.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EDT Thursday.
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