Australian Weather Forecast

For Thursday

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National Summary

Gusty NW'ly winds & severe storms will develop across inland WA, SA, Vic, southern NSW & Tas ahead of a front. Behind the front, a cooler, gusty and showery change will spread across WA & SA. Winds will increase along Qld’s northern coast, with showers & storms over the Top End.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Thursday

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News from across Australia

Twin cyclones in the South Pacific: how will they impact Australia and New Zealand?

Two severe tropical cyclones are the dominant features on the weather charts this Tuesday, with both Cyclone Maila (currently near Papua New Guinea) and Cyclone Vaianu (currently near Fiji) set to impact weather in the Australian region.

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Severe storms ahead of wintry blast in southeast Australia late this week

A vigorous cold front and associated troughs are set to sweep across southeast Australia late this week, bringing a round of severe thunderstorms before a sharp transition to wintry conditions into the weekend.

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Tropical Cyclone Maila develops in the Solomon Sea, possible track towards Far North Qld

Australia’s 2025–26 cyclone season has already been an active one.

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Showery start, brighter finish for Sydney's Easter long weekend

It’s been a showery Easter so far across Sydney, as a front moved into the Tasman Sea on Good Friday, driving a gusty southerly change and periods of heavy showers.

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