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Australian Chart Summary

Monday - Latest

A broad low pressure trough in the tropics is generating storms and showers across the far north. A trough in the west is causing showers in western parts of WA. Onshore winds in the east are triggering showers along the eastern seaboard. Elsewhere remains clear under high pressu

Tuesday 22:00 EST

A trough stretching across the tropics will cause showers and the odd storm. Southeasterly winds will continue to generate showers along the NSW/QLD coast. A high will keep much of the rest of the country dry and maintain chilly nights in the south.

Wednesday 22:00 EST

Onshore winds may cause showers along the NSW/QLD coast. A broad trough in the north could trigger showers and storms over the topics. Elsewhere should remain largely dry under high pressure.

Thursday 22:00 EST

Low pressure troughs in the north should cause showers and storms over the tropics. Onshore winds with high pressure should continue to triggers along the NSW/QLD coast. A trough in the west may bring showers to southeast WA.

Friday 22:00 EST

A low pressure trough in the north may cause showers over the tropics. Onshore winds could direct showers over the NSW/QLD coast. A front in the south could bring gusty conditions to TAZ, SA and VIC.

Saturday 22:00 EST

Onshore winds could generate showers along the eastern seaboard. A trough across the north should bring showers and thunderstorms to the tropics. Another trough in the west may be the odd shower and storm to parts of WA. A cold front should bring gusty showers to TAS, SA and VIC.

Sunday 22:00 EST

A trough in the north should trigger thunderstorms and showers across the tropics. Another trough in the east with onshore winds could bring showers and the odd storm to the NSW coast. An area of high pressure should keep elsewhere largely dry.

Now Temperature

At Darwin Ap

10:50 CST

Today

32°C

Tonight

25°C

Mostly sunny

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