Weather Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorms in Southeast Australia
A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia, with New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) experiencing showers and storms on Friday.
A trough is producing severe thunderstorms, and a surge of heat is expected to end the week. However, milder conditions will follow, with temperatures still cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
- Showers and storms expected in NSW and Qld on Friday
- Milder conditions to follow, with potential snow in southern Tasmania
- Cloud building over the Indian Ocean, precursor to the next big weather system
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms to hit southeast Australia.