Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

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National Summary

A strong high over southern Australia will send blustery winds and showers across Tas, Vic and southeastern SA, while driving gusty winds across the northern and central interior. Easterly trade winds around the high will bring showers over the eastern Top End and Far North Qld.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Friday

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News from across Australia

Bitterly cold across the southeast with fresh snow and wild winds up high

The cold front that crossed Tasmania and the southeast mainland overnight has left up to 15 centimetres of fresh snow at higher elevations, with strong winds and low temperatures creating bitter conditions in the alpine region.

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Perth facing driest July in 14 years

Perth is facing the very strong likelihood of having its driest July since 2012, with no significant rainfall expected before the end of the month.

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Why do clouds float?

Clouds are made up of water droplets and ice crystals.

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Midweek cold front to bring rain, snow, strong winds to the southeast

A classic midwinter cold front will surge across southeastern Australia on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing rain, strong winds, and snow to higher elevations of Tasmania and the mainland alpine region.

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