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Cloud over QLD and NSW in a deepening trough is causing showers and storms, mainly inland. Cloud over western WA in a low pressure trough is causing showers and storms, mostly offshore. Cloud across the northern tropics in a broad trough is generating heavy storms and showers.

In the news

  1. Perfect anvil over Barossa

    A perfectly formed anvil thunderstorm cloud spreads across the northern skies of Adelaide, dumping heavy rain on the Barossa and igniting a Twitter frenzy.

  2. Arrest over fatal fire

    A man is arrested over Wednesday night's fatal squatters fire at a former factory in Melbourne's inner west.

  3. Lightning storm over Perth

    A dramatic electrical storm brings lightning and some rain to Perth, sparking a house fire and leaving 7,000 homes without power.

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Posted November 15, 2013 15:10:10

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