Australian Weather Forecast

For Thursday

MinMax

National Summary

Rain & storms, some heavy, will persist in WA's south, SA, Tas, Vic & SW NSW due to a slow-moving low. The low should also maintain strong winds in WA's south. Showers on the Qld coast & the NT's Top End will become isolated as onshore winds ease. A high will keep elsewhere dry.

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