Australian Weather Forecast

For Saturday

MinMax

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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News from across Australia

Tropical Cyclone likely to form near WA coast this weekend

A tropical cyclone is expected to develop near Western Australia’s Pilbara coast this weekend, increasing the likelihood of heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds.

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Thunderstorm outbreak to affect every Australian state later this week

Widespread rain and thunderstorms will develop across Australia in the coming days, possibly causing flooding in areas of the country that were baking in 50°C heat just last week.

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Extreme fire danger in four Australian states

Hot and windy conditions will cause Extreme fire danger in parts of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia on Wednesday, with total fire bans in place for some areas.

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Southeastern Australia's driest January in 17 years

In news that won’t surprise residents of Melbourne, Adelaide or plenty of other places in Australia's most heavily populated corner, southeastern Australia just had its driest January since 2009.

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