Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

MinMax

National Summary

A cold morning over the southeast under a broad high with lingering cold air. The high will direct the odd shower along the east coast and southwest Tas. A vigorous front approaching WA will fire up a trough already there, triggering storms. Settled elsewhere under the high.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Friday

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