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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 The GFS superceded the AVN and MRF models, on which it is largely based.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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SA weather: More wild weather hits state after Adelaide storm leaves trail of destruction

21:28 EDT

More wild weather has landed in South Australia's north after a powerful storm caused flooding and widespread damage in Adelaide on Tuesday night, with thousands of properties to remain without power into Thursday.

Victoria weather: BOM issues severe weather warning for damaging winds, heavy rain

20:58 EDT

A severe weather warning has been issued for most of Victoria, with heavy rain and damaging winds expected to bring flash flooding on Thursday.

Alice Springs police officers swim through floodwaters to rescue two stranded tourists

20:51 EDT

Police officers stripped to their underpants and swam across a raging river swollen by floodwaters to rescue two tourists left stranded after their car was swept off a causeway near Alice Springs.