Australian Weather Forecast

For Friday

MinMax

National Summary

A cold front will bring strong winds & showers to Tas, Vic, southern NSW & SA; and small hail & highland snow to Tas. Another front will bring showers to southwest WA. Showery onshore winds for the northeast tropics. High pressure will keep the remainder of the country dry.

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Forecasts for Friday

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