Australian Chart Summary
Sunday - Latest
Weak low pressure troughs are causing showers in QLD, NSW and the odd shower in VIC, TAS, SA and southwest WA. Weak highs are keeping much of VIC, TAS, SA, WA and the NT dry with gentle winds.
Sunday 22:00 EST
A trough in the east will deepen, causing rain and storms to become more widespread in southern QLD, NSW, eastern VIC and TAS. An intense low and front will cause wind to increase and showers to develop in western WA. A high will keep the rest of the country generally dry.
Monday 22:00 EST
A low should deepen over the Tasman Sea, causing wind and waves to increase on the NSW and eastern VIC coasts. A high will clear most showers from eastern states. An intense low will bring strong showery winds to WA. Mild northerly winds will develop in SA ahead if a trough.
Tuesday 22:00 EST
A high will cause wind to ease and bring a cool, dry day to much of QLD, NSW, VIC and TAS. Mild, fresh and gusty winds will affect southern WA and SA ahead of a trough and low pressure, bringing patchy rain and storms later.
Wednesday 22:00 EST
A trough may gain moisture and cause rain and storms to scatter over central and southern Australia, mainly light. An associated low should maintain strong winds and showers in SA and southeastern WA. Onshore winds look to bring rain to the north QLD coast.
Thursday 22:00 EST
A slow-moving trough should generate fresh gusty winds, rain and storms across SA, western VIC, western NSW and western QLD. Rain and storms should become heavy near SA's eastern border. An offshore trough looks to deepen and bring rain to the QLD coast.
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Weather News
Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Perth dampening for mum
14:03 EST
Mums in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Perth will have to watch out for rain on Mother's Day if they're heading out.
Smoky start for Perth and Sydney
14:02 EST
Back-burning in the east and west has brought a hazy start to both Sydney and Perth.
Southern WA soaking
14:16 EST
More than a month's worth of rain has fallen in southern parts of Western Australia during the last 24 hours The deluge was produced by a trough and low pressure system moving across the region from west to east.
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