Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

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National Summary

Low pressure in the Tasman will direct gusty winds and showers into eastern NSW and southeast Qld. A moist, unstable airmass brings thundery showers to WA's northwest and a front will bring rain to WA's southwest later. High pressure should keep elsewhere dry and settled.

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