Australian Weather Forecast

For Monday

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National Summary

A moist, unstable airmass may bring rain and storms central and southern Australia. Cold fronts in the south should lead to strong winds and gusty showers. Onshore winds may direct showers into eastern NSW, southeast Qld and the far north tropics. A high keeps WA's west settled.

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