Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

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National Summary

A low and cold front extends instability over the interior, generating rain & storms from southern Vic to the NTs interior. Unstable air drawing tropical mositure triggers showers & storms over the tropics. Hot and humid winds bring heatwave conditions to eastern NSW.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Friday

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News from across Australia

Australia records first 50°C in four years

The South Australian town of Andamooka has registered Australia's first 50°C since 2022 as a gruelling week-long heatwave continues to grip several states.

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Heatwave to ease this weekend after final searing burst

The prolonged heatwave that has made large parts of southeastern Australia feel like a furnace is finally set to ease off this weekend.

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34°C at night: why this week's heatwave is still dangerous after dark

Temperatures soaring above 49°C in multiple states have been making headlines this week as a prolonged and intense heatwave grips a broad area of southeastern Australia.

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After bone-dry January, Adelaide faces low summer rainfall record

Adelaide has had no rain this January, with the city facing the strong likelihood of the first dry January since 2019 and just the eighth on record, in data going back to 1839.

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