Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

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National Summary

A low should deepen in the Tasman, possibly sending strong winds, heavy rain and storms into eastern NSW and southeast Qld. A cold front approaching southwest WA should bring rain and some storms. A high over southern Aus will bring a cold morning with dry and settled conditions.

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Forecasts for Friday

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