Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

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National Summary

A cold front crossing Tas and a strong high over southern Australia are driving cold, blustery winds bringing showers, small hail and alpine snow across the southeast, with onshore winds extending coastal showers into SA. Gusty SE winds bring showers to Qld's north.

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