Synoptic Chart for Australia

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Tuesday 18:30 z

A front crossing Vic and Tas brings gusty winds, showers and the odd storm to southern SA, Tas and Vic. A high over the Bight drives onshore showers along Qld's tropical north coast while maintaining dry conditions across the remainder.

Wednesday 09:30 z

A cold front crossing southeastern Australia is bringing gusty showers and alpine snow to Vic, Tas and southeastern NSW. A high over WA is driving onshore showers along the SA coast, while onshore south-easterly winds maintain showers on the NSW north coast and into tropical Qld.

Thursday 09:30 z

A strong high over southern Australia brings cool, blustery winds and showers to Tas, Vic and southeastern SA, while driving gusty winds across the northern and central interior, with showers over the NT's eastern Top End and far north Qld.

Friday 09:30 z

Strong high pressure over southeastern Australia directs showers onto western Tas, coastal Vic and north NSW, and southeast and far north Qld. The same high drives dry, gusty winds across the north and brings showers to the Top End.

Saturday 09:30 z

A cold front brings showers to southwest WA, while a high over southeastern Australia brings showers to coastal NSW and the southeast and northeast Qld coasts. The same high drives warm, dry northerlies into SA and gusty winds across the north of the country.

Sunday 09:30 z

A cold front brings showers to southeast SA and later Tasmania, while a strong Tasman Sea high drives showers onto the NSW and Queensland coasts and maintains gusty winds across the north.

Monday 09:30 z

A Tasman Sea high brings showers to the Qld and north NSW coasts in onshore winds, and maintains gusty winds across the inland north. Low pressure over Tas brings showers to southern SA, Vic and Tas. Low pressure near northwest WA enhances afternoon showers.