Synoptic Chart for Australia

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Wednesday 19:30 z

Showers & storms are scattered across WA, northern NT & from northwest Qld to northeast NSW associated with a broad region of low pressure & a moist unstable airmass. Generally dry across inland southeast Aust under developing high pressure.

Thursday 10:30 z

Showers & storms, some intense, will scatter across much of WA's south & inland, SA's west & the NT as moisture fills a broad trough. Showers & storms, some also intense, will impact parts of Qld & northern NSW in another trough. Highs will keep much of Vic, Tas & eastern SA dry.

Friday 10:30 z

Troughs will merge in the north & east, bringing warmer air further east & generating showers & storms across the NT, Qld, NSW, Vic & SA. A high nudging into the west should clear much of WA's south & west. A high in the east should keep much of Tas & NE Qld dry.

Saturday 10:30 z

Troughs will continue to merge & intensify, bringing warmer air & generating rain & severe storms across the NT, Qld, NSW, Vic & Tas. A front will bring cooler, blustery winds & showers to Vic, Tas & SA. A few showers & storms are likely in WA's south in a developing trough.

Sunday 10:30 z

Showers & storms, some intense, will impact NSW, Qld, the NT & WA's Kimberley, interior & south in active troughs. A high will cause brisk southerly winds & showers to gradually ease in Vic, Tas & SA. The high will also clear much of the interior & keep WA's far west dry & breezy

Monday 10:30 z

Showers & storms, some intense, will occur in NSW, Qld, the NT & northern parts of both SA & WA in lingering troughs. A high will cause brisk southerly winds to ease & showers to mostly clear in southern WA, southern SA, Tas & Vic. The high should keep WA's far west dry & breezy.

Tuesday 10:30 z

Showers & storms, some intense, should occur in NSW, Qld & the tropics with help from increased moisture feeding lingering troughs. Heavy falls leading to flooding are possible. A high should keep much of the country's far south dry.