Australian Weather Forecast

For Saturday

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National Summary

A front and unstable airmass will cause showers and storms over WA, heaviest in the west and northwest. As the system approaches SA, Vic and Tas, light showers and gusty northerly winds will develop. Onshore winds directed by a high will bring showers to eastern Qld and NE NSW.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Saturday

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