Australian Weather Forecast

For Saturday

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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 Saturday

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Days of wet weather ahead for NSW

Rain will spread over large areas of NSW during the next four days as moisture-laden winds feed into multiple low pressure troughs, with potential for heavy falls along the coast.

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How warming above Antarctica has increased the fire risk in Australia this summer

Parts of three Australian states will have a heightened bushfire risk this summer following rare Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) above Antarctica during spring.

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50°C temperature range in Australia's first week of summer

The opening week of summer featured a massive 50°C temperature range across Australia as freezing weather and snow gave way to intense heat and fires.

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Severe thunderstorms to strike northeast NSW and southern Qld Sunday

Heat has been building over southern Qld and northeast NSW the last couple of days, and dew points are generally expected to rise across these areas today.

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