Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

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National Summary

A trough will cause showers and storms over WA's west. A cold front will bring rain and gusty showers to southern WA and southern SA. Onshore winds directed by a high will bring some showers to eastern Qld, eastern NSW and northern Tas.

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Forecasts for Friday

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