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Thick cloud over Top End with a developing low pressure system is generating heavy rain, storms and strong winds. Patchy cloud in the southeast with onshore winds is causing a few light showers over the eastern seaboard. Cloud in the west with a trough is bringing showers to WA.

In the news

  1. Melbourne hit by flooding

    Victorian authorities deal with widespread damage after gale-force winds and heavy rain hit much of the state.

  2. Rockhampton flood clean-up

    Rockhampton residents get stuck into cleaning up their properties and major industry comes back online, after major flood levels receded over the weekend.

  3. Cyclone warning issued

    The NT Emergency Service warns Tiwi Islanders to finalise preparations for a cyclone predicted to hit the area tomorrow, while Darwin is put on cyclone watch.

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Posted November 15, 2013 15:10:10

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