Australian Weather Forecast

For Thursday

MinMax

National Summary

A low over the Tasman Sea will maintain showers over Tas, Vic and southeast NSW. Showers and the odd storm will linger over WA with a weakening trough. High pressure should maintain dry conditions over the interior while onshore winds bring showers to coastal Qld.

State Forecasts

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