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Monday 09:30 z

An unstable airmass ahead of a low is bringing showers to southeast NSW and Vic. A few thunderstorms are developing over southern inland WA, while a cloudband delivers patchy rain to southwest WA. Moist easterly winds are also bringing a few showers to the far northern tropics.

Tuesday 09:30 z

A front and unstable airmass will bring showers & storms across southern SA, Tas, Vic, southern NSW and WA’s south. Showers along Qld should contract to the tropics as onshore winds ease, with storms mainly confined to the northern Top End.

Wednesday 09:30 z

Winds will turn warmer northerly across the Nullarbor, SA, Vic & Tas ahead of a front. Storms are expected across southern parts of the country in the warmer, unstable air, while cooler air spreads across southwest WA. Storms in the tropics should remain confined to the north.

Thursday 09:30 z

Gusty NW'ly winds & severe storms will develop across SA, Vic, southern NSW & Tas ahead of a front. Behind the front, a cooler, gusty and showery change will spread across WA & SA. Winds will increase along Qld’s northern coast, with showers & storms across the northern tropics.

Friday 09:30 z

A TC may approach Far North Qld. A front & wintry airmass will cross the southeast, bringing heavy showers & damaging winds across parts of SA, Tas, Vic & southern NSW, with highground snow in Tas. Storms in WA’s west. Breezy elsewhere across central & southern Australia.

Saturday 09:30 z

A tropical cyclone may impact Far North Qld. A front will bring showers & storms to NE NSW, while an unstable airmass triggers similar conditions in WA’s west. A wintry airmass will bring gusty winds, small hail & a few highground snow flurries over Vic & Tas.

Sunday 09:30 z

A TC should impact FNQ. A front will bring showers & storms to NE NSW, while an unstable airmass triggers similar conditions in WA’s west. A wintry airmass should bring gusty winds & showers to the SE, with gusty across central & southern Australia as a high builds.