Australian Weather Forecast

For Tuesday

MinMax

National Summary

A low pressure system and a moist airmass will bring showers across SA, NSW, Vic and Tas. Onshore winds should bring showers to eastern NSW and southeast Qld. High pressure will keep elsewhere dry.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Tuesday

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