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Australian Chart Summary

Wednesday - Latest

A low, front and trough is causing cool, gusty showers and the odd storm mainly across the coast and ranges of VIC and TAS. In QLD a trough has moved offshore clearing storms and showers, leading to a sunny day. Winds and rain are increasing in the southwest with a cold front.

Wednesday 22:00 EST

A low pressure system to the southeast will continue to bring strong winds, showers and alpine flurries to southern NSW, VIC and TAS. A cold front and trough crossing southwest WA will bring showers and possible storms. A large high pressure system will keep the interior clear.

Thursday 22:00 EST

Cool onshore winds behind a front over southern WA will continue to trigger strong winds, showers and the odd storm. Cold southerly winds in the wake of a front will bring showers and light alpine snowfalls to southern NSW, VIC and TAS. High pressure will keep the interior dry.

Friday 22:00 EST

A front to the south and onshore winds may bring a few showers and patchy rain to southwestern WA. Onshore winds in the east could trigger a few coastal showers for NSW and QLD. A broad high should keep elsewhere dry.

Saturday 22:00 EST

A cold front in the south may bring gusty showers to southeastern SA, VIC and TAS. Another low and front in the southwest could cause a few showers for WA. Onshore winds in the east shall cause the odd shower for QLD and NSW.

Sunday 22:00 EST

Onshore winds in the south and the east may trigger showers for VIC, TAS, NSW and QLD. A low in the southwest may clip southern WA bringing the odd shower. A broad area of high pressure should keep the interior clear and dry.

Monday 22:00 EST

A low and associated front and trough in the south could bring gusty showers to southeastern SA, VIC and TAS. A trough in the west may trigger a few showers for southwestern WA. Onshore winds in the east could generate a few coastal showers for NSW and QLD.

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